Word: protodermal
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: pro
to
der
mal
Definition: Relating to the protoderm; the primary meristem from which the epidermis develops
Morphemes:
Affix: proto-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: most recent common ancestor (often hypothetical) of
Affix: derm
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: Alternative form of dermis; the deep vascular inner layer of the skin
Etymology Compounds: Affix: δέρω
Language: grc
Decoded: dero
Meaning: I skin”, “I flay
Affix: -μᾰ
Language: grc
Decoded: -ma
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Added to verbal stems to form neuter nouns denoting the result or effect of an action, a particular instance of an action, or the object of an action
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.