Word: derogatory
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: de
rog
a
to
ry
Definition: Tending to derogate:
Morphemes:
Affix: derogate
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To detract from (something); to disparage, belittle.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: de-
Language: la
Decoded: de-
Meaning: from
Affix: rogāre
Language: la
Decoded: rogare
Meaning: to propose a law, ask
Affix: -or
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Creates an agent noun, indicating a person who does something.
Affix: -y
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Added to verbs to form adjectives meaning "inclined to".