Word: inheritance
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: in
her
it
ance
Definition: The passing of title to an estate upon death.
Morphemes:
Affix: inherit
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To receive by legal succession or bequest after the previous owner's death.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: enheriter
Language: fro
Decoded: enheriter
PoS: Verb
Meaning: to inherit
Affix: -ance
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Added to a verb to form a noun indicating a process or action.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -antia
Language: la
Decoded: -antia
Meaning: -antia