Word: secretive
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: se
cre
tive
Definition: Relating to secretion; a functionally specialized substance (especially one that is not a waste) released from a gland or cell
Morphemes:
Affix: secret
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A piece of knowledge that is hidden and intended to be kept hidden.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: sēcrētus
Language: la
Decoded: secretus
Meaning: separated, hidden
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.