Word: semiperpetual
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: se
mi
per
pe
tu
al
Definition: Almost perpetual; permanent during some periods.
Morphemes:
Affix: semi-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: somewhat, rather, quasi-
Etymology Compounds: Affix: semi-
Language: la
Decoded: semi-
Meaning: half
Affix: perpetual
Language: en
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: Lasting forever, or for an indefinitely long time
Etymology Compounds: Affix: per-
Language: la
Decoded: per-
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Used to make adjectives or verbs that are "very" something.
Affix: petō
Language: la
Decoded: peto
PoS: Verb
Meaning: I make for (somewhere).
Affix: -uus
Language: la
Decoded: -uus
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: forms adjectives on verbal stems
Affix: -ālis
Language: la
Decoded: -alis
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form adjectives of relationship from nouns or numerals.