Word: pyritical
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: py
rit
i
cal
Definition: Relating to, resembling, or consisting of pyrites; any of various metallic-looking sulfides (of which pyrite is the commonest)
Morphemes:
Affix: pyr-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Alternative form of pyro-; orthoacid.
Affix: -ite
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form nouns denoting rocks or minerals.
Affix: -ical
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form adjectives from nouns with the meaning "of or pertaining to"; adjectival suffix appended to various words, often nouns, to make an adjective form. Often added to words of Greek or Latin origin, but used with other words also.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -icus
Language: la
Decoded: -icus
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: belonging to