Word: pretexts
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: pre
texts
Definition: Plural of pretext; something serving to conceal plans; a fictitious reason that is concocted in order to conceal the real reason
Morphemes:
Affix: pretext
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To employ a pretext, which involves using a false or contrived purpose for soliciting the gain of something else.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: praetextum
Language: la
Decoded: praetextum
Meaning: an ornament, etc., wrought in front, a pretense
Affix: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form many pluralia tantum (nouns that are almost or entirely without singular forms).