Word: preventer
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: pre
vent
er
Definition: An arrangement, made with ropes and blocks, that prevents the boom of a sailing boat from performing a jibe.
Morphemes:
Affix: prevent
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To take preventative measures.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: prae
Language: la
Decoded: prae
Meaning: before
Affix: veniō
Language: la
Decoded: venio
Meaning: I come
Affix: -er
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Instance of (the verbal action); used to form nouns from verbs, especially in legal terms.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -er
Language: fro
Decoded: -er
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: suffix used to form infinitives of first conjugation verbs