Word: underogatory
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: un
der
o
ga
to
ry
Definition: Not derogatory.
Morphemes:
Affix: un-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: contrary to or contrasted against traditional norms; unconventional; alternative
Affix: derogate
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To remove a part, to detract from (a quality of excellence, authority etc.).
Etymology Compounds: Affix: de-
Language: la
Decoded: de-
Meaning: from
Affix: rogāre
Language: la
Decoded: rogare
Meaning: to propose a law, ask
Affix: -or
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Creates an agent noun, indicating a person who does something.
Affix: -y
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Added to nouns and adjectives to form adjectives meaning “having the quality of”.