Word: preoral
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: pre
o
ral
Definition: Situated in front of, or anterior to, the mouth.
Morphemes:
Affix: pre-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Before; physically in front of; anterior.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: prae-
Language: la
Decoded: prae-
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: before; in front
Affix: oral
Language: en
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: Relating to the mouth; the externally visible part of the oral cavity on the face and the system of organs surrounding the opening
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ōs
Language: la
Decoded: os
Meaning: mouth