Word: surveillance
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: sur
veil
lance
Definition: Close observation of an individual or group; person or persons under suspicion.
Morphemes:
Affix: surveillance
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: Close observation of an individual or group; person or persons under suspicion.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: sur-
Language: fr
Decoded: sur-
Meaning: over
Affix: veiller
Language: fr
Decoded: veiller
Meaning: to watch