Word: prehensile
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: pre
hen
sile
Definition: Able to take hold of and clasp objects; adapted for grasping especially by wrapping around an object.
Morphemes:
Affix: prehensile
Language: en
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: Able to take hold of and clasp objects; adapted for grasping especially by wrapping around an object.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: prae-
Language: la
Decoded: prae-
Meaning: fore-, pre-
Affix: *hendō
Language: la
Decoded: *hendo
Meaning: to take, seize
Affix: -ile
Language: en
Decoded: -ile
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: tending to, or capable of