Word: severest
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: se
ver
est
Definition: Alternative form of severe; unsparing and uncompromising in discipline or judgment; - H.G.Wells
Morphemes:
Affix: severe
Language: en
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: Strict or harsh.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: se-
Language: la
Decoded: se-
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: without, lacking, wanting, -less
Affix: verus
Language: la
Decoded: verus
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: proper, suitable (acceptable to or fitting for the purpose or circumstances)
Affix: -est
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form the superlative of adjectives and adverbs.