Word: conical
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: con
i
cal
Definition: Describing a map projection in which meridians are mapped to equally spaced lines radiating out from the apex and parallels of latitude are mapped to circular arcs centred on the apex.
Morphemes:
Affix: cone
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A space formed by taking the direct product of a given space with a closed interval and identifying all of one end to a point.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: conus
Language: la
Decoded: conus
Meaning: cone, wedge, peak
Affix: -ic
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form adjectives from nouns with the meaning “of or pertaining to”.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -icus
Language: la
Decoded: -icus
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: belonging to
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.