Word: hospice
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: hos
pice
Definition: The provision of palliative care for terminally ill patients, either at a specialized facility or at a residence, and support for the family, typically refraining from taking extraordinary measures to prolong life.
Morphemes:
Affix: hospice
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The provision of palliative care for terminally ill patients, either at a specialized facility or at a residence, and support for the family, typically refraining from taking extraordinary measures to prolong life.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: hospes
Language: la
Decoded: hospes
Meaning: host; guest, stranger
Affix: -ium
Language: la
Decoded: -ium
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Suffix used to form abstract nouns, sometimes denoting offices and groups. May no longer be productive.