Word: subjacency
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: sub
ja
cen
cy
Definition: A constraint on the movement of elements whereby an element cannot move into a specifier position that is already occupied.
Morphemes:
Affix: subjacent
Language: en
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: Lying beneath or at a lower level; underlying.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: sub-
Language: la
Decoded: sub-
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: sub-
Affix: iaceō
Language: la
Decoded: iaceo
Meaning: lie
Affix: -cy
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form nouns of state, condition or quality e.g. obstinacy.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -cia
Language: la
Decoded: -cia
Meaning: -cia