Word: contempt
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: con
tempt
Definition: Open disrespect or willful disobedience of the authority of a court of law or legislative body.
Morphemes:
Affix: contempt
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: Open disrespect or willful disobedience of the authority of a court of law or legislative body.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: com-
Language: la
Decoded: com-
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: The form of con- used before b, m, and p
Affix: temnō
Language: la
Decoded: temno
Meaning: I despise