Word: epochal
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: ep
och
al
Definition: of or pertaining to an epoch; a period marked by distinctive character or reckoned from a fixed point or event
Morphemes:
Affix: epoch
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A notable event which marks the beginning of such a period.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ἐπι-
Language: grc
Decoded: epi-
Meaning: upon
Affix: ἔχω
Language: grc
Decoded: ekho
Meaning: I have, hold
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.