Word: basifugal
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: ba
sif
u
gal
Definition: Tending or proceeding away from the base.
Morphemes:
Affix: basi-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Positioned at the base; forming a base
Etymology Compounds: Affix: basis
Language: la
Decoded: basis
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A pedestal, foot, base; basis, foundation.
Affix: -fugal
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: travelling out from
Etymology Compounds: Affix: fugiō
Language: la
Decoded: fugio
Meaning: flee
Affix: -al
Language: en
Decoded: -al
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.