Word: epipteric
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: ep
ip
te
ic
Definition: Of or pertaining to supernumerary bones (Wormian bones) occasionally present in the pterion region of the human skull.
Morphemes:
Affix: epi-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Denotes an epimeric form
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ἐπί
Language: grc
Decoded: epi
Meaning: on top of
Affix: pterion
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The point corresponding with the posterior end of the sphenoparietal suture; known as the weakest part of the skull.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: πτερόν
Language: grc
Decoded: pteron
Meaning: wing
Affix: -ic
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form adjectives from nouns with the meaning “of or pertaining to”.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -icus
Language: la
Decoded: -icus
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: belonging to