Word: postaxial
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: post
ax
i
al
Definition: Situated behind any transverse axis in the body of an animal; caudal; posterior.
Morphemes:
Affix: post-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: behind
Etymology Compounds: Affix: post
Language: la
Decoded: post
Meaning: after, behind
Affix: axis
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The second cervical vertebra of the spine
Etymology Compounds: Affix: axis
Language: la
Decoded: axis
Meaning: axle, axis
Affix: -al
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Of or pertaining to. Adjectival suffix appended to various words, often nouns, to make an adjective form. Often added to words of Latin origin, but used with other words also.