Word: casuistic
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: cas
u
is
tic
Definition: Overly subtle, hair-splitting.
Morphemes:
Affix: casuist
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: Someone who attempts to specify exact and precise rules for the direction of every circumstance of behaviour.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: cadō
Language: la
Decoded: cado
Meaning: to fall, happen
Affix: -tus
Language: la
Decoded: -tus
Meaning: action noun
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