Word: governor
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: gov
er
nor
Definition: A device which regulates or controls some action of a machine through automatic feedback.
Morphemes:
Affix: govern
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To control the speed, flow etc. of; to regulate.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: κυβερνάω
Language: grc
Decoded: kubernao
Meaning: I steer, drive, govern
Affix: -or
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Creates an agent noun, indicating a person who does something.