Word: premenstrual
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: pre
men
stru
al
Definition: Occurring in the time period during the menstrual cycle leading up to the beginning of menstruation.
Morphemes:
Affix: pre-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Before; earlier in time.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: prae-
Language: la
Decoded: prae-
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: before; in front
Affix: menstrual
Language: en
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: Of or relating to the menses; the monthly discharge of blood from the uterus of nonpregnant women from puberty to menopause; --Hippocrates; --Aristotle
Etymology Compounds: Affix: mēnsis
Language: la
Decoded: mensis
Meaning: month
Affix: -ālis
Language: la
Decoded: -alis
Meaning: -al