Word: downstate
Part of speech: Adverb
Syllables: down
state
Definition: To the southern section of a state.
Morphemes:
Affix: down
Language: en
PoS: Adverb
Meaning: South (as south is at the bottom of typical maps).
Affix: state
Language: en
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: Stately.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: status
Language: la
Decoded: status
Meaning: manner of standing, attitude, position, carriage, manner, dress, apparel; and other senses