Word: downgrade
Part of speech: Verb
Syllables: down
grade
Definition: To reduce in complexity, or remove unnecessary parts; to dumb down.
Morphemes:
Affix: down-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: de-emphasis.
Affix: grade
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To remove or trim part of a seam allowance from a finished seam so as to reduce bulk and make the finished piece more even when turned right side out.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: gradus
Language: la
Decoded: gradus
Meaning: a step, pace, a step in a ladder or stair, a station, position, degree