Word: prehispanic
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: pre
his
pa
ic
Definition: Of or pertaining to the period of time before the 16th century when Spanish explorers discovered and conquered Mesoamerica and South America.
Morphemes:
Affix: pre-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Before; earlier in time.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: prae-
Language: la
Decoded: prae-
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: before; in front
Affix: Hispanic
Language: en
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: Of or relating to a Spanish-speaking people or culture, as in Latin America.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: Hispania
Language: la
Decoded: Hispania
Meaning: Spain