Word: crenellation
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: cren
el
la
tion
Definition: A pattern along the top of a parapet (fortified wall), most often in the form of multiple, regular, rectangular spaces in the top of the wall, through which arrows or other weaponry may be shot, especially as used in medieval European architecture.
Morphemes:
Affix: crenel
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The space between merlons in a crenelated battlement.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: crenel
Language: fro
Decoded: crenel
PoS: Noun
Meaning: crenel (space in a battlement from which weapons may be used on an incoming enemy)
Affix: -ate
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: resembling the specified thing
Affix: -ion
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: an action or process, or the result of an action or process
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -iō
Language: la
Decoded: -io
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form abstract nouns from verbs.