Word: retropalpebral
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: re
tro
pal
pe
bral
Definition: Behind the eyelids.
Morphemes:
Affix: retro-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Behind.
Affix: palpebra
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: An eyelid; either of two folds of skin that can be moved to cover or open the eye
Etymology Compounds: Affix: palpō
Language: la
Decoded: palpo
Meaning: to touch softly; to caress, flatter
Affix: -bra
Language: la
Decoded: -bra
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Noun suffix denoting person.
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.