Word: meanwhile
Part of speech: Adverb
Syllables: mean
while
Definition: At the same time, but elsewhere.
Morphemes:
Affix: mean
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To intend an ensuing comment or statement as an explanation.[]
Etymology Compounds: Affix: menen
Language: enm
Decoded: menen
Meaning: to intend; remember; lament; comfort
Affix: while
Language: en
PoS: Conjunction
Meaning: During the same time that.