Word: contemptuous
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: con
temp
tu
ous
Definition: Showing contempt; expressing disdain; showing a lack of respect.
Morphemes:
Affix: contempt
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The state of being despised or dishonored; disgrace.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: com-
Language: la
Decoded: com-
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: The form of con- used before b, m, and p
Affix: temnō
Language: la
Decoded: temno
Meaning: I despise
Affix: -uous
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Alternative form of -ous. Used to form adjectives from nouns, to denote possession or presence of a quality in any degree, commonly in abundance.