Word: subtractive
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: sub
trac
tive
Definition: Of a colour: from which some wavelengths have been removed.
Morphemes:
Affix: subtract
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To remove or reduce; especially to reduce a quantity or number
Etymology Compounds: Affix: sub
Language: la
Decoded: sub
Meaning: under
Affix: trahō
Language: la
Decoded: traho
Meaning: I draw, pull, drag
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.