Word: discredit
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: dis
cred
it
Definition: A person or thing that causes harm to a reputation, as of a person, family, or institution.
Morphemes:
Affix: dis-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Used as an intensifier of words with negative valence.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: dis-
Language: la
Decoded: dis-
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: utterly, exceedingly
Affix: credit
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A source of value, distinction or honour.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: crēditum
Language: la
Decoded: creditum
Meaning: a loan, credit