Word: paroxysmal
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: par
ox
ys
mal
Definition: Of, pertaining to, causing or accompanied by paroxysms.
Morphemes:
Affix: paroxysm
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A random or sudden outburst (of activity).
Etymology Compounds: Affix: παροξύνω
Language: grc
Decoded: paroxuno
Meaning: to sharpen, irritate
Affix: -μός
Language: grc
Decoded: -mos
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Forms abstract nouns.
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.