Word: needlessly
Part of speech: Adverb
Syllables: need
less
ly
Definition: to a degree or extent beyond what is needed
Morphemes:
Affix: need
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To have an absolute requirement for.
Affix: -less
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Lacking (something); without (something). Added usually to a noun to form an adjective signifying a lack of that noun.
Affix: -ly
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form adverbs from adjectives.