Word: stylistics
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: sty
li
stics
Definition: The study of literary style, and how it changes within different contexts.
Morphemes:
Affix: style
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A particular manner of acting or behaving; one regarded as fashionable or skilful; flair, grace.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: stilus
Language: la
Decoded: stilus
Meaning: pointed instrument, pale, spike, stake; writing tool, stylus; act of setting down in writing, composition; characteristic mode of expression, style; stem of a plant
Affix: -ist
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: a person who studies or practices a particular discipline;
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -ίζω
Language: grc
Decoded: -izo
Meaning: -ize, -ise
Affix: -τής
Language: grc
Decoded: -tes
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: With -ύζω verbs.
Affix: -ic
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form adjectives from nouns with the meaning “of or pertaining to”.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -icus
Language: la
Decoded: -icus
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: belonging to
Affix: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used in the formation of certain English adverbs.