Word: dissective
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: di
ssec
tive
Definition: Tending to dissect.
Morphemes:
Affix: dissect
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To analyze an idea in detail by separating it into its parts.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: dis-
Language: la
Decoded: dis-
Meaning: asunder
Affix: secare
Language: la
Decoded: secare
Meaning: to cut
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.