Word: moderative
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: mo
der
a
tive
Definition: Expressing the idea of a little, now and then, etc.
Morphemes:
Affix: moderate
Language: en
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: Not violent or rigorous; temperate; mild; gentle.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: moderātus
Language: la
Decoded: moderatus
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: moderate, restrained, temperate, sober
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.