Word: rivalry
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: ri
val
ry
Definition: An ongoing relationship between (usually two) rivals who compete for superiority.
Morphemes:
Affix: rival
Language: en
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: Having the same pretensions or claims; standing in competition for superiority.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: rīvālis, literally person using the same stream as another, from m
Language: la
Decoded: rivalis, literally person using the same stream as another, from m
Meaning: small stream, brook
Affix: -ry
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Alternative form of -ery. Added to verbs to form nouns meaning "place of" (an art, craft, or practice).