Word: oscillative
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: os
cil
la
tive
Definition: Tending to oscillate; oscillatory.
Morphemes:
Affix: oscillate
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To swing back and forth, especially if with a regular rhythm.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ōscillō
Language: la
Decoded: oscillo
Meaning: swing
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.