Word: imprudence
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: im
pru
dence
Definition: An imprudent act.
Morphemes:
Affix: in-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Added to nouns to mean lacking or without
Etymology Compounds: Affix: in-
Language: la
Decoded: in-
Meaning: not
Affix: prudence
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The quality or state of being prudent; wisdom in the way of caution and provision; discretion; carefulness; hence, also, economy; frugality.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: prūdēns
Language: la
Decoded: prudens
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: wise, prudent
Affix: -ia
Language: la
Decoded: -ia
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form a feminine abstract noun, usually from an adjective or a present participle stem, and occasionally from a root noun.