Word: basipetally
Part of speech: Adverb
Syllables: ba
sip
e
tal
ly
Definition: In a basipetal manner; of leaves or flowers; developing or opening in succession from apex to base
Morphemes:
Affix: basi-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Relating to the basion. The middle of the anterior margin of the foramen magnum of the skull.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: basis
Language: la
Decoded: basis
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A pedestal, foot, base; basis, foundation.
Affix: -petal
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: travelling towards
Etymology Compounds: Affix: peto
Language: la
Decoded: peto
PoS: Verb
Meaning: I make for (somewhere).
Affix: -al
Language: en
Decoded: -al
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.
Affix: -ly
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form adverbs from adjectives.