Word: erosive
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: e
ro
sive
Definition: Of or pertaining to erosion; erosion by chemical action
Morphemes:
Affix: erode
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To wear away by abrasion, corrosion or chemical reaction.
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.