Word: cynical
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: cyn
i
cal
Definition: Of or relating to the belief that human actions are motivated only or primarily by base desires or selfishness.
Morphemes:
Affix: cynic
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A person who believes that all people are motivated by selfishness.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: cynicus
Language: la
Decoded: cynicus
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: Cynic
Affix: -al
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Of or pertaining to. Adjectival suffix appended to various words, often nouns, to make an adjective form. Often added to words of Latin origin, but used with other words also.