Word: determination
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: de
ter
mi
na
tion
Definition: The addition of a distinguishing feature to a concept or notion, thus limiting its extent; -- the opposite of generalization.
Morphemes:
Affix: determine
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To define or limit by adding a differentia.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: de
Language: la
Decoded: de
PoS: Preposition
Meaning: of, concerning, about
Affix: terminus
Language: la
Decoded: terminus
Meaning: bound, limit; end
Affix: -ō
Language: la
Decoded: -o
Meaning: denominative
Affix: -ation
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: A state or quality
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -ātiō
Language: la
Decoded: -atio
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Form of -tiō appended to nouns