Word: mismaintain
Part of speech: Verb
Syllables: mis
main
tain
Definition: To maintain improperly; to provide inadequate maintenance.
Morphemes:
Affix: mis-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: lack or failure
Affix: maintain
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To keep up; to preserve; to uphold (a state, condition etc.).
Etymology Compounds: Affix: manū
Language: la
Decoded: manu
Meaning: with the hand
Affix: teneō
Language: la
Decoded: teneo
Meaning: I hold