Word: underwires
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: un
der
wires
Definition: Plural of underwire; a brassiere that utilizes a thin, semi-circular strip of rigid material fitted inside the brassiere fabric
Morphemes:
Affix: under-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Under (in any sense): insufficient, insufficiently, below what is correct; subordinate to; beneath or behind.
Affix: wire
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A telecommunication wire or cable.
Affix: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form the plurals of numerals, letters, some abbreviations and some nouns, usually because the omission of an apostrophe would make the meaning unclear or ambiguous.