Word: sycophancy
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: syc
o
phan
cy
Definition: The fawning behavior of a sycophant; servile flattery; fawningness.
Morphemes:
Affix: sycophant
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: One who uses obsequious compliments to gain self-serving favor or advantage from another; a servile flatterer.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: σῦκον
Language: grc
Decoded: sukon
Meaning: fig
Affix: φαίνω
Language: grc
Decoded: phaino
Meaning: I show, demonstrate
Affix: -cy
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form nouns of state, condition or quality e.g. obstinacy.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -cia
Language: la
Decoded: -cia
Meaning: -cia