Word: quadrifocal
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: qua
dri
fo
cal
Definition: Of or pertaining to lenses that have four different powers per eye.
Morphemes:
Affix: quadri-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Four.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: quattuor
Language: la
Decoded: quattuor
Meaning: four
Affix: focus
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To adjust (a lens, an optical instrument) in order to position an image with respect to the focal plane.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: focus
Language: la
Decoded: focus
Meaning: hearth, fireplace
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.