Word: derogative
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: de
rog
a
tive
Definition: A derogatory word or word-form.
Morphemes:
Affix: derogate
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To detract from (something); to disparage, belittle.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: de-
Language: la
Decoded: de-
Meaning: from
Affix: rogāre
Language: la
Decoded: rogare
Meaning: to propose a law, ask
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.