Word: rescriptive
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: re
scrip
tive
Definition: Pertaining to, or answering the purpose of, a rescript; deciding; settling; determining.
Morphemes:
Affix: rescript
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A clarification of a point of law by a monarch issued upon formal consultation by a lower magistrate.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: rescriptum
Language: la
Decoded: rescriptum
Meaning: written reply
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.