Word: irreverent
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: ir
rev
er
ent
Definition: Lacking respect; not having or not showing respect for or seriousness towards something that is usually treated with respect; going against conventional precepts.
Morphemes:
Affix: ir-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Used for expressing negation; not
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ir-
Language: la
Decoded: ir-
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: un-, non-, not
Affix: reverent
Language: en
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: Showing or characterized by great respect or reverence; respectful.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: reverens
Language: la
Decoded: reverens
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: reverent