Word: pterionic
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: pte
ri
o
nic
Definition: Relating to the pterion; the craniometric point in the region of the sphenoid fontanelle
Morphemes:
Affix: pterion
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The point corresponding with the posterior end of the sphenoparietal suture; known as the weakest part of the skull.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: πτερόν
Language: grc
Decoded: pteron
Meaning: wing
Affix: -ic
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form adjectives from nouns with the meaning “of or pertaining to”.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -icus
Language: la
Decoded: -icus
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: belonging to