Word: Taoism
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: tao
ism
Definition: A Chinese mystical philosophy traditionally founded by Lao-tzu in the 6th century that teaches conformity to the tao by unassertive action and simplicity.
Morphemes:
Affix: Tao
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: Alternative form of tao; an adherent of any branch of Taoism
Affix: -ism
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form the name of a system, school of thought or theory based on the name of its subject or object or alternatively on the name of its founder ( ).
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -ισμός
Language: grc
Decoded: -ismos
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Forms abstract nouns.