Word: abrasively
Part of speech: Adverb
Syllables: a
bra
sive
ly
Definition: In an abrasive manner; in a rude and unkind manner; acting in a way that may hurt other people's feelings.
Morphemes:
Affix: abrase
Language: en
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: Rubbed smooth or blank.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ab
Language: la
Decoded: ab
Meaning: from, away from
Affix: rādō
Language: la
Decoded: rado
PoS: Verb
Meaning: I rub, smooth.
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.
Affix: -ly
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form adverbs from adjectives.