Word: fixive
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: fi
xive
Definition: fixative; a compound (such as ethanol or formaldehyde) that fixes tissues and cells for microscopic study
Morphemes:
Affix: fix
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A repair or corrective action.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: fīxus
Language: la
Decoded: fixus
Meaning: immovable; steady; stable; fixed
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.