Word: proconvulsive
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: pro
con
vul
sive
Definition: That produces convulsions; a physical disturbance such as an earthquake or upheaval
Morphemes:
Affix: pro-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: rudimentary
Etymology Compounds: Affix: πρό
Language: grc
Decoded: pro
Meaning: before
Affix: convulse
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To suffer violent involuntary contraction of the muscles, producing contortions of the body or limbs.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: com-
Language: la
Decoded: com-
Meaning: together
Affix: vello
Language: la
Decoded: vello
PoS: Verb
Meaning: I pull or tear down; I demolish
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.