Word: deskill
Part of speech: Verb
Syllables: de
skill
Definition: To change the role of (workers) so that they are no longer required or able to use the skills that they have acquired.
Morphemes:
Affix: de-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: reversal, undoing, removing
Etymology Compounds: Affix: dē-
Language: la
Decoded: de-
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: de-
Affix: skill
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: Capacity to do something well; technique, ability. Skills are usually acquired or learned, as opposed to abilities, which are often thought of as innate.