Word: patriotic
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: pa
tri
ot
ic
Definition: Inspired by or showing patriotism; done out of love of one's country; zealously and unselfishly devoted to the service of one's country
Morphemes:
Affix: patriot
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A person who loves and zealously supports and defends their country.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: πατριώτης
Language: grc
Decoded: patriotes
Meaning: of the same country
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