servile

/ˈsɜː(ɹ).ˌvaɪl//ˈsəɹ.vəl/

noun

  1. 1

    (grammar) An element which forms no part of the original root.

  2. 2

    A slave; a menial.

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adjective

  1. 1

    Of or pertaining to a slave.

  2. 2

    Submissive or slavish.

    “servile flattery; servile obedience”
  3. 3

    (grammar) Not belonging to the original root.

    “a servile letter”
  4. 4

    (grammar) Not sounded, but serving to lengthen the preceding vowel, like the e in tune.

Antonyms

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