Word: matrilateral
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: ma
tri
la
ter
al
Definition: Related through one's maternal side
Morphemes:
Affix: matri-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: mother
Affix: lateral
Language: en
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: To the side; of or pertaining to the side.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: latus
Language: la
Decoded: latus
Meaning: the side or flank
Affix: -ālis
Language: la
Decoded: -alis
Meaning: -al