Word: explicative
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: ex
pli
ca
tive
Definition: Explanatory; serving to explain logically or in detail.
Morphemes:
Affix: explicate
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To explain meticulously or in great detail.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: explicāre
Language: la
Decoded: explicare
PoS: Verb
Meaning: I explain
Affix: -ive
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: An adjective suffix signifying relating or belonging to, of the nature of, tending to, or serving to; as: affirmative, active, conclusive, corrective, diminutive.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -ivus
Language: la
Decoded: -ivus
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Adjective suffix.