Word: hyosternal
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: hy
o
ster
nal
Definition: Between the hyoid bone and the sternum, or relating to both of them; infrahyoid.
Morphemes:
Affix: hyo-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: hyoid; the hyoid bone or arch
Affix: sternum
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The breastbone, consisting of the manubrium, gladiolus, and xiphoid process.
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.