Word: obligate
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: ob
li
gate
Definition: Able to exist or survive only in a particular environment or by assuming a particular role.
Morphemes:
Affix: oblige
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To constrain someone by force or by social, moral or legal means.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ob-
Language: la
Decoded: ob-
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: towards; against
Affix: ligo
Language: la
Decoded: ligo
PoS: Verb
Meaning: I bandage, wrap around
Affix: -ate
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: to act in the specified manner