Word: pretextually
Part of speech: Adverb
Syllables: pre
tex
tu
a
lly
Definition: In a pretextual manner.
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: -ual
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Alternative form of -al. Of or pertaining to. Adjectival suffix appended to various words, often nouns, to make an adjective form. Often added to words of Latin origin, but used with other words also.
Affix: -ly
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form adverbs from adjectives.