Word: prescriptive
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: pre
scrip
tive
Definition: Of or pertaining to prescribing or enjoining, especially an action or behavior based on a norm or standard.
Morphemes:
Affix: prescript
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: Something prescribed; a rule, regulation or dictate.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: prescript
Language: fro
Decoded: prescript
PoS: Noun
Meaning: Something prescribed; a rule, regulation or dictate.
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.