Word: basipetal
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: ba
sip
e
tal
Definition: That develops, matures or opens from the apex towards the base in sequence
Morphemes:
Affix: basi-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Positioned at the base; forming a base
Etymology Compounds: Affix: basis
Language: la
Decoded: basis
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A pedestal, foot, base; basis, foundation.
Affix: -petal
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: travelling towards
Etymology Compounds: Affix: peto
Language: la
Decoded: peto
PoS: Verb
Meaning: I make for (somewhere).
Affix: -al
Language: en
Decoded: -al
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.