Word Structure

WordHub has a local lexical record for “Refractorily” with pronunciation and root analysis.

• re-

  back, again; against; intensive prefix

  Forms: re, red

• fract

  to break

  Forms: fract, frag, frang, fring

• -ory

  having to do with, characterized by, tending to; a place for -oria: Latin plural suffix forming nouns denoting groups or collections

  Forms: ory

• -ly

  like a ~; characteristic of ~; suited to ~; occuring once a ~; of or being a ~

  Forms: ly