Word: postfoundational
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: post
foun
da
tio
nal
Definition: Of or relating to postfoundationalism. A theory of epistemology denoting a rejection of an assumed or given authority for a specific action or belief, but arguing, in dialectical fashion, for a rationale for action or belief.
Morphemes:
Affix: post-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: behind
Etymology Compounds: Affix: post
Language: la
Decoded: post
Meaning: after, behind
Affix: foundation
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A basis for social bodies or intellectual disciplines.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: fundō
Language: la
Decoded: fundo
Meaning: found, establish
Affix: -tiō
Language: la
Decoded: -tio
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: -tion, -ation, -ing; suffixed to a verb (usually a participle form) to form a noun relating to some action or the result of an action.
Affix: -al
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Of or pertaining to. Adjectival suffix appended to various words, often nouns, to make an adjective form. Often added to words of Latin origin, but used with other words also.