Word: disinterest
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: dis
in
ter
est
Definition: What is contrary to interest or advantage.
Morphemes:
Affix: dis-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Used as an intensifier of words with negative valence.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: dis-
Language: la
Decoded: dis-
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: utterly, exceedingly
Affix: interest
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: Something or someone one is interested in.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: interesse
Language: la
Decoded: interesse
PoS: Verb
Meaning: It makes a difference; it concerns; it matters