Word: penance
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: pen
ance
Definition: A voluntary self-imposed punishment for a sinful act or wrongdoing. It may be intended to serve as reparation for the act.
Morphemes:
Affix: penance
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A voluntary self-imposed punishment for a sinful act or wrongdoing. It may be intended to serve as reparation for the act.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: paenitentia
Language: la
Decoded: paenitentia
Meaning: penitence