Word: former
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: for
mer
Definition: An object used to form something, such as a template, gauge, or cutting die.
Morphemes:
Affix: form
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A thing that gives shape to other things as in a mold.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: fōrma
Language: la
Decoded: forma
Meaning: shape, figure, image, outline, plan, mold, frame, case, etc., manner, sort, kind, etc.
Affix: -er
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: A person or thing that does an action indicated by the root verb; used to form an agent noun.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -ārius
Language: la
Decoded: -arius
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form adjectives from nouns or numerals.