Word: subnival
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: sub
ni
val
Definition: Normally found growing just below the snowline and above the treeline.
Morphemes:
Affix: sub-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: under, beneath
Etymology Compounds: Affix: sub
Language: la
Decoded: sub
Meaning: under
Affix: nival
Language: en
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: Found or thriving in snowy conditions.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: nix
Language: la
Decoded: nix
Meaning: snow
Affix: -ālis
Language: la
Decoded: -alis
Meaning: -al