Word: substernally
Part of speech: Adverb
Syllables: sub
ster
na
lly
Definition: In a substernal manner; under the sternum
Morphemes:
Affix: sub-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: under, beneath
Etymology Compounds: Affix: sub
Language: la
Decoded: sub
Meaning: under
Affix: sternum
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The breastbone, consisting of the manubrium, gladiolus, and xiphoid process.
Affix: -al
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Forming nouns, especially of verbal action.
Affix: -ly
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form adverbs from adjectives.