Word: dissuasive
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: dis
sua
sive
Definition: That which dissuades; a disincentive.
Morphemes:
Affix: dissuade
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To convince not to try or do.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: dis-
Language: la
Decoded: dis-
Meaning: away from”, “asunder
Affix: suādeō
Language: la
Decoded: suadeo
Meaning: I recommend”, “I advise”, “I urge
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.