Word: biaxial
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: bi
ax
i
al
Definition: Having a value in two perpendicular directions. In solid mechanics it generally means that normal stresses exist in two of the possible three directions. Note that they do not have to be equal in sign or magnitude.
Morphemes:
Affix: bi-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: two, paired, both
Etymology Compounds: Affix: bis
Language: la
Decoded: bis
Meaning: twice
Affix: axis
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: An imaginary line around which an object spins (an axis of rotation) or is symmetrically arranged (an axis of symmetry).
Etymology Compounds: Affix: axis
Language: la
Decoded: axis
Meaning: axle, axis
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.