Word: confocal
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: con
fo
cal
Definition: Having the same foci; maximum clarity or distinctness of an image rendered by an optical system
Morphemes:
Affix: con-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: constructed, artificial
Etymology Compounds: Affix: con-
Language: la
Decoded: con-
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Used in compounds to indicate the completeness, perfecting of any act, and thus gives intensity to the signification of the simple word
Affix: focus
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The quality of the convergence of light on the photographic medium.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: focus
Language: la
Decoded: focus
Meaning: hearth, fireplace
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.