Word: antigingivitis
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: an
ti
gin
gi
vi
tis
Definition: Countering gingivitis; inflammation of the gums
Morphemes:
Affix: anti-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Counteracting, neutralizing.
Affix: gingiva
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The gum, consisting of the tissue surrounding the roots of the teeth and covering the jawbone.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: gingiva
Language: la
Decoded: gingiva
Meaning: gums
Affix: -itis
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Suffix denoting diseases characterized by inflammation, itself often caused by an infection.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -ῖτις
Language: grc
Decoded: -itis
Meaning: pertaining to