Word: performative
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: per
for
ma
tive
Definition: Being done as a performance in order to create an impression.
Morphemes:
Affix: perform
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To behave theatrically so as to give the impression of (a quality, character trait, etc.); to feign.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: par-
Language: fro
Decoded: par-
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: per- (all meanings)
Affix: fornir
Language: fro
Decoded: fornir
PoS: Verb
Meaning: to provide (for)
Affix: -ative
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: of, related to, or associated with the thing specified