Word: paleocontinental
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: pa
le
o
con
ti
nen
tal
Definition: Relating to a paleocontinent; a distinct area of continental crust that existed as a major landmass in the geological past
Morphemes:
Affix: paleo-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Related to paleontology; the earth science that studies fossil organisms and related remains
Etymology Compounds: Affix: παλαιός
Language: grc
Decoded: palaios
Meaning: old
Affix: continent
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A large contiguous landmass considered independent of its islands, peninsulas etc. Specifically, the Old World continent of Europe–Asia–Africa. See the Continent.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: continēntem
Language: la
Decoded: continentem
PoS: Noun
Meaning: continent
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.