Word: derogatory
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: de
rog
a
to
ry
Definition: Reducing the power or value of (a governmental body, etc); detracting from.
Morphemes:
Affix: derogate
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To remove a part, to detract from (a quality of excellence, authority etc.).
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 nouns and adjectives to form adjectives meaning “having the quality of”.