Word: reactance
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: re
ac
tance
Definition: An emotional reaction in direct contradiction to rules or regulations that threaten or eliminate specific behavioral freedoms.
Morphemes:
Affix: re-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: a completive or intensification of the base; up, a-, out
Etymology Compounds: Affix: re-
Language: la
Decoded: re-
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: back, backwards
Affix: act
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A display of behaviour.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ācta
Language: la
Decoded: acta
Meaning: register of events
Affix: -ance
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Added to a verb to form a noun indicating a process or action.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -antia
Language: la
Decoded: -antia
Meaning: -antia