Word: activate
Part of speech: Verb
Syllables: ac
ti
vate
Definition: To put a device, mechanism (alarm etc.) or system into action or motion; to trigger, to actuate, to set off, to enable.
Morphemes:
Affix: act
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To move to action; to actuate; to animate.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ācta
Language: la
Decoded: acta
Meaning: register of events
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.
Affix: -ate
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: to act in the specified manner