Word: paraclinoid
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: pa
ra
cli
noid
Definition: Opposite the clinoid process. Any of three eminences on the sphenoid bone
Morphemes:
Affix: para-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: In isomeric benzene derivatives, having the two substituents in opposite (1,4) positions (compare ortho- and meta-)
Etymology Compounds: Affix: παρά
Language: grc
Decoded: para
Meaning: beside; next to, near, from; against, contrary to
Affix: clinoid
Language: en
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: Like a bed; relating to the clinoid process. Any of three eminences on the sphenoid bone
Etymology Compounds: Affix: κλῑ́νω
Language: grc
Decoded: klino
Meaning: κλῑ́νω
Affix: -η
Language: grc
Decoded: -e
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Added to verbal stems ending in a consonant to form an action noun.
Affix: -oid
Language: en
Decoded: -oid
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Of similar form to, but not the same as. Having the likeness of. Forms adjectives and nouns.