Word: sexualism
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: se
xu
a
li
sm
Definition: The belief that one set of sexual behaviors is intrinsically superior to another set of sexual behaviors, or prejudice and discrimination based on that belief.
Morphemes:
Affix: sexual
Language: en
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: Pertaining to sexuality as a cultural phenomenon; relating to sexual behaviour or conduct.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: sexus
Language: la
Decoded: sexus
PoS: Noun
Meaning: sex; gender
Affix: -ālis
Language: la
Decoded: -alis
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form adjectives of relationship from nouns or numerals.
Affix: -ism
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form names of ideologies expressing belief in the superiority of a certain class within the concept expressed by the root word, or a pattern of behavior or a social norm that benefits members of the group indicated by the root word. ( )
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -ισμός
Language: grc
Decoded: -ismos
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Forms abstract nouns.