Word: excuse
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: ex
cuse
Definition: Explanation designed to avoid or alleviate guilt or negative judgment; a plea offered in extenuation of a fault.
Morphemes:
Affix: excuse
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: Explanation designed to avoid or alleviate guilt or negative judgment; a plea offered in extenuation of a fault.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ex
Language: la
Decoded: ex
Meaning: out
Affix: causa
Language: la
Decoded: causa
Meaning: a charge