Word: ectocranially
Part of speech: Adverb
Syllables: ec
toc
ra
nia
lly
Definition: externally to the cranium
Morphemes:
Affix: ecto-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: outside
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ἐκτός
Language: grc
Decoded: ektos
Meaning: outside
Affix: cranium
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The upper portion of the skull, including the neurocranium and facial bones, but not including the jawbone (mandible).
Etymology Compounds: Affix: crānium
Language: ML.
Decoded: cranium
Meaning: skull
Affix: -al
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Forming nouns, especially of verbal action.
Affix: -ly
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form adverbs from adjectives.