Word: pragmatics
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: prag
ma
tics
Definition: The study of the use of language in a social context.
Morphemes:
Affix: pragmatic
Language: en
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: Philosophical; dealing with causes, reasons, and effects, rather than with details and circumstances; said of literature.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: πραγματικός
Language: grc
Decoded: pragmatikos
Meaning: active, versed in affairs
Affix: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used in the formation of certain English adverbs.