Word: nucleoskeletal
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: nu
cle
o
ske
le
tal
Definition: Of or pertaining to a nucleoskeleton. The framework of the cell nucleus, supporting DNA replication, transcription, chromatin remodeling, signaling, and mRNA synthesis, processing and transport.
Morphemes:
Affix: nucleo-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Forming words pertaining to the cell nucleus or to nucleic acid.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: nucleus
Language: la
Decoded: nucleus
Meaning: kernel, core
Affix: skeleton
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The central core of something that gives shape to the entire structure.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: σκέλλω
Language: grc
Decoded: skello
Meaning: to dry up, parch
Affix: -τός
Language: grc
Decoded: -tos
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: creates verbal adjectives of possibility, either active or passive
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.