Word: againstism
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: a
gain
sti
sm
Definition: The perspective or activity of being against something, or of having a contrary demeanor in general; a pattern of repeated opposition or criticism.
Morphemes:
Affix: a-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: In the direction of, or toward.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ad
Language: la
Decoded: ad
Meaning: towards
Affix: gain
Language: en
Meaning: against
Affix: -st
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Verb suffix for the second-person singular; alternative form of "-est".
Affix: -ism
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form names of a tendency of behaviour, action, state, condition or opinion belonging to a class or group of persons, or the result of a doctrine, ideology or principle or lack thereof.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -ισμός
Language: grc
Decoded: -ismos
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Forms abstract nouns.