Word: observance
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: ob
serv
ance
Definition: A rule governing a religious order, especially in the Roman Catholic church.
Morphemes:
Affix: observe
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To follow or obey the custom, practice, or rules (especially of a religion).
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ob
Language: la
Decoded: ob
Meaning: before
Affix: servare
Language: la
Decoded: servare
Meaning: to keep
Affix: -ance
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Added to a verb to form a noun indicating a process or action.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -antia
Language: la
Decoded: -antia
Meaning: -antia