Word: attritionary
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: a
ttri
tio
na
ry
Definition: Causing or relating to attrition; the act of rubbing together; wearing something down by friction
Morphemes:
Affix: attrition
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: Wearing or grinding down by friction.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ad-
Language: la
Decoded: ad-
Meaning: to, towards
Affix: terere
Language: la
Decoded: terere
Meaning: to rub
Affix: -ary
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: of or pertaining to; adjective suffix appended to various words, often nouns, to make an adjective form. Often added to words of Latin origin, but used with other words also.