Word: candle
Part of speech: Verb
Syllables: can
dle
Definition: To check (an item, such as an envelope) by holding it between a light source and the eye.
Morphemes:
Affix: candle
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To check (an item, such as an envelope) by holding it between a light source and the eye.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: candeō
Language: la
Decoded: candeo
Meaning: shine, glitter; glow
Affix: -ēla
Language: la
Decoded: -ela
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Forms abstract nouns from verbs, often specifically deponent verbs.