Word: histrionics
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: his
tri
on
ics
Definition: Exaggerated, overemotional behaviour, especially when calculated to elicit a response; melodramatics.
Morphemes:
Affix: histrion
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A stage actor; see below)
Etymology Compounds: Affix: histrio
Language: la
Decoded: histrio
PoS: Noun
Meaning: An actor, player.
Affix: -ic
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form adjectives from nouns with the meaning “of or pertaining to”.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -icus
Language: la
Decoded: -icus
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: belonging to
Affix: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used in the formation of certain English adverbs.