Word: insecurity
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: in
se
cu
ri
ty
Definition: A lack of security; uncertainty.
Morphemes:
Affix: in-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Added to nouns to mean lacking or without
Etymology Compounds: Affix: in-
Language: la
Decoded: in-
Meaning: not
Affix: secure
Language: en
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: Free from anxiety or doubt; unafraid.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: se-
Language: la
Decoded: se-
Meaning: without
Affix: cura
Language: la
Decoded: cura
Meaning: care
Affix: -ity
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form other nouns, especially abstract nouns.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -itātem
Language: la
Decoded: -itatem
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: -ty, -dom, -hood, -ness, -ship; Used to form feminine abstract nouns indicating a state of being.