Word: presenile
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: pre
se
nile
Definition: Marked by the physical and mental characteristics of old age, though not old in years.
Morphemes:
Affix: pre-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Before; physically in front of; anterior.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: prae-
Language: la
Decoded: prae-
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: before; in front
Affix: senile
Language: en
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: Of, or relating to old age; a late time of life