Word: venal
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: ve
nal
Definition: Of a position, privilege etc.: available for purchase rather than assigned on merit.
Morphemes:
Affix: venal
Language: en
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: Of a position, privilege etc.: available for purchase rather than assigned on merit.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: vēnum
Language: la
Decoded: venum
PoS: Noun
Meaning: Forms two-place compound verbal expressions, imparting the meaning "for sale"
Affix: -ālis
Language: la
Decoded: -alis
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form adjectives of relationship from nouns or numerals.