Word: subversive
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: sub
ver
sive
Definition: Intending to subvert, overturn or undermine a government or authority.
Morphemes:
Affix: subvert
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To overturn from the foundation; to overthrow; to ruin utterly.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: sub-
Language: la
Decoded: sub-
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: sub-
Affix: vertō
Language: la
Decoded: verto
PoS: Verb
Meaning: I turn, revolve
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.