Word: casuistry
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: cas
u
ist
ry
Definition: The process of answering practical questions via interpretation of rules, or of cases that illustrate such rules, especially in ethics; case-based reasoning.
Morphemes:
Affix: casuist
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A person who resolves cases of conscience or moral duty.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: cadō
Language: la
Decoded: cado
Meaning: to fall, happen
Affix: -tus
Language: la
Decoded: -tus
Meaning: action noun
Affix: -ry
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Alternative form of -ery. Added to verbs to form nouns meaning "place of" (an art, craft, or practice).