Word: exceptionalism
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: ex
cep
tio
na
li
sm
Definition: The belief that something (a nation, species etc.) is exceptional, superior or does not conform to an established norm.
Morphemes:
Affix: except
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To take exception, to object (to or against).
Etymology Compounds: Affix: exceptus
Language: la
Decoded: exceptus
PoS: Participle
Meaning: taken out, having been taken out; excepted, having been excepted
Affix: -ion
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: a state or condition
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -iō
Language: la
Decoded: -io
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form abstract nouns from verbs.
Affix: -al
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Forming nouns, especially of verbal action.
Affix: -ism
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form names of ideologies expressing belief in the superiority of a certain class within the concept expressed by the root word, or a pattern of behavior or a social norm that benefits members of the group indicated by the root word. ( )
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -ισμός
Language: grc
Decoded: -ismos
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Forms abstract nouns.