Word: subclinical
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: sub
clin
i
cal
Definition: Of a disease or injury, without signs and symptoms that are detectable by physical examination or laboratory test; not clinically manifest.
Morphemes:
Affix: sub-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: almost, nearly
Etymology Compounds: Affix: sub
Language: la
Decoded: sub
Meaning: under
Affix: clinic
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: One confined to bed by sickness.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: κλῑνικός
Language: grc
Decoded: klinikos
Meaning: pertaining to a bed
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.