Word: softeners
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: so
fte
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Definition: Plural of softener; a substance added to another to make it less hard
Morphemes:
Affix: soft
Language: en
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: Smooth and flexible; not rough, rugged, or harsh.
Affix: -en
Language: en
Meaning: inchoative
Affix: -er
Language: en
Meaning: agent noun
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -ārius
Language: la
Decoded: -arius
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: -er; Used to form nouns denoting an agent of use, such as a dealer or artisan, from other nouns.
Affix: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form many pluralia tantum (nouns that are almost or entirely without singular forms).