Word: appliance
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: ap
pli
ance
Definition: A non-manual apparatus or device, powered electrically or by another small motor, used in homes to perform domestic functions (household appliance) and/or in offices.
Morphemes:
Affix: apply
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To put to use; to use or employ for a particular purpose, or in a particular case
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ad
Language: la
Decoded: ad
PoS: Preposition
Meaning: for, to, toward
Affix: plicō
Language: la
Decoded: plico
Meaning: fold, twist together
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