Word: sarcasm
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: sar
casm
Definition: Use of acerbic language to mock or convey contempt, often using irony and (in speech) often marked by overemphasis and a sneering tone of voice.
Morphemes:
Affix: sarcasm
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: Use of acerbic language to mock or convey contempt, often using irony and (in speech) often marked by overemphasis and a sneering tone of voice.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: σάρξ
Language: grc
Decoded: sarx
Meaning: meat”, “flesh
Affix: -άζω
Language: grc
Decoded: -azo
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form verbs from nouns, adjectives, and other verbs.
Affix: -μός
Language: grc
Decoded: -mos
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Forms abstract nouns.