Word: dismissive
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: dis
mis
sive
Definition: Showing disregard, indicating rejection, serving to dismiss.
Morphemes:
Affix: dismiss
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To send or put away, to discard with disregard, contempt or disdain. (sometimes followed by as).
Etymology Compounds: Affix: dis-
Language: la
Decoded: dis-
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: asunder, apart, in two
Affix: mittere
Language: la
Decoded: mittere
Meaning: to send
Affix: -ive
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: An adjective suffix signifying relating or belonging to, of the nature of, tending to, or serving to; as: affirmative, active, conclusive, corrective, diminutive.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -ivus
Language: la
Decoded: -ivus
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Adjective suffix.