Word: ileal
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: il
e
al
Definition: Of or pertaining to the ileum; the part of the small intestine between the jejunum and the cecum
Morphemes:
Affix: ileum
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The last, and usually the longest, division of the small intestine; the part between the jejunum and large intestine.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ilia
Language: la
Decoded: ilia
PoS: Noun
Meaning: intestines, guts, entrails
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.