Word: prelusively
Part of speech: Adverb
Syllables: pre
lu
sive
ly
Definition: In a prelusive manner. Acting as a prelude; preliminary.
Morphemes:
Affix: prelusive
Language: en
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: Acting as a prelude; preliminary.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: praelūdere
Language: la
Decoded: praeludere
PoS: Verb
Meaning: I preface
Affix: -ive
Language: en
Decoded: -ive
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.
Affix: -ly
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form adverbs from adjectives.