Word: withdrawal
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: with
draw
al
Definition: A method of birth control which consists of removing the penis from the vagina before ejaculation.
Morphemes:
Affix: withdraw
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To remove, to stop providing (one's support, etc); to take out of service.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: with-
Language: enm
Decoded: with-
Meaning: away, back
Affix: drawen
Language: enm
Decoded: drawen
Meaning: to draw
Affix: -al
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Of or pertaining to. Adjectival suffix appended to various words, often nouns, to make an adjective form. Often added to words of Latin origin, but used with other words also.