Word: paleostriatal
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: pa
le
o
stri
a
tal
Definition: Relating to the paleostriatum; the inner pale yellow part of the lenticular nucleus
Morphemes:
Affix: paleo-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Related to paleontology; the earth science that studies fossil organisms and related remains
Etymology Compounds: Affix: παλαιός
Language: grc
Decoded: palaios
Meaning: old
Affix: striate
Language: en
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: Relating to the striate cortex of the brain
Etymology Compounds: Affix: striatum
Language: la
Decoded: striatum
PoS: Participle
Meaning: grooved, fluted, striated
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.