Word: derisive
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: de
ri
sive
Definition: Expressing or characterized by derision; mocking; ridiculing.
Morphemes:
Affix: deride
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To harshly mock; ridicule.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: dē-
Language: la
Decoded: de-
Meaning: from, down from
Affix: rīdeō
Language: la
Decoded: rideo
Meaning: to laugh
Affix: -ive
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: An adjective suffix signifying relating or belonging to, of the nature of, tending to, or serving to; as: affirmative, active, conclusive, corrective, diminutive.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -ivus
Language: la
Decoded: -ivus
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Adjective suffix.