Word: contemptible
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: con
tempt
i
ble
Definition: deserving contempt
Morphemes:
Affix: contempt
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The state of being despised or dishonored; disgrace.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: com-
Language: la
Decoded: com-
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: The form of con- used before b, m, and p
Affix: temnō
Language: la
Decoded: temno
Meaning: I despise
Affix: -ible
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: An adjective suffix, now usually in a passive sense; forms adjectives meaning "able to be; relevant or suitable to, in accordance with", or expressing capacity or worthiness in a passive sense.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -ibilis
Language: la
Decoded: -ibilis
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: -able; able or worthy to be (the recipient of an action).