Word: octantal
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: oc
tan
tal
Definition: Relating to an octant; a measuring instrument for measuring angles to a celestial body; similar to a sextant but with 45 degree calibration
Morphemes:
Affix: octant
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: An instrument for measuring angles, particularly of elevation.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: octāns
Language: la
Decoded: octans
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A measuring instrument, possibly similar to the nautical octant
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.