Word: presanctions
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: pre
sanc
tions
Definition: Before the introduction of sanctions.
Morphemes:
Affix: pre-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Before; earlier in time.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: prae-
Language: la
Decoded: prae-
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: before; in front
Affix: sanction
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To penalize (a state etc.) with sanctions.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: sanctio
Language: la
Decoded: sanctio
PoS: Noun
Meaning: law, decree, sanction
Affix: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used in the formation of certain English adverbs.