Word: corruption
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: cor
rup
tion
Definition: The act of corrupting or making putrid, or state of being corrupt or putrid; decomposition or disorganization, in the process of putrefaction; putrefaction; deterioration.
Morphemes:
Affix: corrupt
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To become putrid, tainted, or otherwise impure; to putrefy; to rot.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: com-
Language: la
Decoded: com-
Meaning: together
Affix: rumpere
Language: la
Decoded: rumpere
Meaning: to break in pieces
Affix: -ion
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: an action or process, or the result of an action or process
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -iō
Language: la
Decoded: -io
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form abstract nouns from verbs.