Word: epiphytal
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: e
piph
y
tal
Definition: Pertaining to an epiphyte; plant that derives moisture and nutrients from the air and rain; usually grows on another plant but not parasitic on it
Morphemes:
Affix: epi-
Language: en
Meaning: above, over
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ἐπί
Language: grc
Decoded: epi
Meaning: on top of
Affix: -phyte
Language: en
Meaning: plant
Etymology Compounds: Affix: φυτόν
Language: grc
Decoded: phuton
Meaning: plant
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.