Word: ulceratory
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: ul
cer
a
to
ry
Definition: ulcerative; of or relating to or characterized by ulceration
Morphemes:
Affix: ulcer
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: peptic ulcer; a circumscribed inflammatory and often suppurating lesion on the skin or an internal mucous surface resulting in necrosis of tissue
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ulcus
Language: la
Decoded: ulcus
PoS: Noun
Meaning: sore, ulcer, wound
Affix: -ate
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: characterized by the specified thing
Affix: -or
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Creates an agent noun, indicating a person who does something.
Affix: -y
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Added to nouns and adjectives to form adjectives meaning “having the quality of”.