Word: affirmative
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: af
firm
a
tive
Definition: Confirmative; ratifying.
Morphemes:
Affix: affirm
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To make firm; to confirm, or ratify; especially to assert or confirm, as a judgment, decree, or order, brought before an appellate court for review.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ad
Language: la
Decoded: ad
Meaning: to
Affix: firmare
Language: la
Decoded: firmare
Meaning: to make firm
Affix: -ative
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: of, related to, or associated with the thing specified