Word: prochordal
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: pro
chor
dal
Definition: Situated in front of the notochord; applied especially to parts of the cartilaginous rudiments in the base of the skull.
Morphemes:
Affix: pro-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: rudimentary
Etymology Compounds: Affix: πρό
Language: grc
Decoded: pro
Meaning: before
Affix: chord
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A horizontal member of a truss.
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.