Word: exertive
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: ex
er
tive
Definition: Having power or a tendency to exert; using exertion.
Morphemes:
Affix: exert
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To put in vigorous action.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: exsertus
Language: la
Decoded: exsertus
PoS: Participle
Meaning: stretched or thrust out
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.