Word: perifocal
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: pe
ri
fo
cal
Definition: Surrounding a focus
Morphemes:
Affix: peri-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: around or surrounding
Etymology Compounds: Affix: περί
Language: grc
Decoded: peri
Meaning: about, around
Affix: focus
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: Concentration of attention.
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.