Word: pretextual
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: pre
tex
tu
al
Definition: Of a false, contrived or assumed purpose; characterized by pretense.
Morphemes:
Affix: pretext
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A false, contrived, or assumed purpose or reason; a pretense.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: praetextum
Language: la
Decoded: praetextum
Meaning: an ornament, etc., wrought in front, a pretense
Affix: -ual
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Alternative form of -al. Of or pertaining to. Adjectival 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.