Word: erosive
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: e
ro
sive
Definition: Causing or tending to cause erosion.
Morphemes:
Affix: erode
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To destroy gradually by an ongoing process.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: erodere
Language: la
Decoded: erodere
PoS: Verb
Meaning: I gnaw away; corrode
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.