Word: mainstays
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: main
stays
Definition: Plural of mainstay; a central cohesive source of support and stability
Morphemes:
Affix: main
Language: en
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: Chief, most important, or principal in extent, size, or strength; consisting of the largest part.
Affix: stay
Language: en
Meaning: rope
Affix: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form regular plurals of nouns.