Word: essentialist
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: e
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Definition: Of or pertaining to essentialism. The theory that human beings are by nature (i.e. essentially) good and that evil is the product of society.
Morphemes:
Affix: essence
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The inherent nature of a thing or idea.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: essentia
Language: la
Decoded: essentia
Meaning: the being or essence of a thing
Affix: -ial
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Forms an adjective from a noun.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -ālis
Language: la
Decoded: -alis
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form adjectives of relationship from nouns or numerals.
Affix: -ist
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: one who has a certain ideology or set of beliefs;
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -ίζω
Language: grc
Decoded: -izo
Meaning: -ize, -ise
Affix: -τής
Language: grc
Decoded: -tes
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: With -ύζω verbs.