Word: Cynicism
Part of speech: Proper noun
Syllables: cyn
i
cism
Definition: Proper noun~ the philosophy of the Greek Cynics
Morphemes:
Affix: Cynic
Language: en
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: Of or relating to the Cynics; someone who is critical of the motives of others
Etymology Compounds: Affix: κύων
Language: grc
Decoded: kuon
Meaning: dog
Affix: -ικός
Language: grc
Decoded: -ikos
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Added to noun stems to form adjectives: of or pertaining to, in the manner of; -ic
Affix: -ism
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form nouns indicating a peculiarity or characteristic of language
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -ισμός
Language: grc
Decoded: -ismos
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Forms abstract nouns.