Word: detrimental
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: det
ri
men
tal
Definition: Causing damage or harm.
Morphemes:
Affix: detriment
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: Harm, hurt, damage.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: de-
Language: la
Decoded: de-
Meaning: down, away
Affix: terere
Language: la
Decoded: terere
Meaning: to rub
Affix: -al
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Of or pertaining to. Adjectival suffix appended to various words, often nouns, to make an adjective form. Often added to words of Latin origin, but used with other words also.