Word: predelinquent
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: pre
de
lin
quent
Definition: At risk of falling into delinquency.
Morphemes:
Affix: pre-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Before; physically in front of; anterior.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: prae-
Language: la
Decoded: prae-
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: before; in front
Affix: delinquent
Language: en
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: Failing in or neglectful of a duty or obligation; guilty of a misdeed or offense
Etymology Compounds: Affix: delinquens
Language: la
Decoded: delinquens
PoS: Participle
Meaning: transgressing, offending, erring