Word: corneal
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: cor
ne
al
Definition: Of or pertaining to the cornea; the transparent dome-shaped anterior portion of the outer covering of the eye; it covers the iris and pupil and is continuous with the sclera
Morphemes:
Affix: cornea
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The transparent layer making up the outermost front part of the eye, covering the iris, pupil, and anterior chamber.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: cornea tela
Language: la
Decoded: cornea tela
Meaning: horny tissue
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.