Word: coercive
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: co
er
cive
Definition: displaying a tendency or intent to coerce
Morphemes:
Affix: coerce
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To use force, threat, fraud, or intimidation in an attempt to compel one to act against their will.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: co-
Language: la
Decoded: co-
Meaning: together
Affix: arcere
Language: la
Decoded: arcere
Meaning: to inclose, confine, keep off
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.