Word: foil
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: foil
Definition: In literature, theatre/theater, etc., a character who helps emphasize the traits of the main character and who usually acts as an opponent or antagonist.
Morphemes:
Affix: foil
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: In literature, theatre/theater, etc., a character who helps emphasize the traits of the main character and who usually acts as an opponent or antagonist.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: fullō
Language: la
Decoded: fullo
Meaning: I trample, I full