Word: patrifocally
Part of speech: Adverb
Syllables: pa
tri
fo
ca
lly
Definition: In a patrifocal manner; the system used in languages to refer to the persons to whom an individual is related through kinship
Morphemes:
Affix: patri-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: father
Affix: focus
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The most important word or phrase in a sentence or passage, or the one that imparts information.
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.
Affix: -ly
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form adverbs from adjectives.