servile
Pronunciation:
/ˈsɜː(ɹ).ˌvaɪl//ˈsəɹ.vəl/noun
Definitions
(grammar) An element which forms no part of the original root.
A slave; a menial.
adjective
Definitions
Of or pertaining to a slave.
Submissive or slavish.
Example: servile flattery; servile obedience
(grammar) Not belonging to the original root.
Example: a servile letter
(grammar) Not sounded, but serving to lengthen the preceding vowel, like the e in tune.