Word: ligamentous
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: lig
a
men
tous
Definition: Of or pertaining to ligaments; a sheet or band of tough fibrous tissue connecting bones or cartilages or supporting muscles or organs
Morphemes:
Affix: ligament
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: That which binds or acts as a ligament.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ligāmentum
Language: la
Decoded: ligamentum
PoS: Noun
Meaning: bandage
Affix: -ous
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form adjectives from nouns, to denote possession or presence of a quality in any degree, commonly in abundance.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -ōsus
Language: la
Decoded: -osus
Meaning: full, full of