Word: deesis
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: de
e
sis
Definition: A vehement expression of desire, as in "think of the children!" or requests preceded by "for God's sake".
Morphemes:
Affix: deesis
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A vehement expression of desire, as in "think of the children!" or requests preceded by "for God's sake".
Etymology Compounds: Affix: δέησις
Language: grc
Decoded: deesis
Meaning: entreaty, petition, want