Word: refractive
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: re
frac
tive
Definition: That refracts; causing or relating to refraction; the change in direction of a propagating wave (light or sound) when passing from one medium to another
Morphemes:
Affix: refract
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To cause (light) to change direction as a result of entering a different medium.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: re-
Language: la
Decoded: re-
Meaning: again
Affix: frangō
Language: la
Decoded: frango
Meaning: I break
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.