Word: preference
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: pref
er
ence
Definition: The state of being preferred over others.
Morphemes:
Affix: prefer
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To be in the habit of choosing something rather than something else; to favor; to like better.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: prae-
Language: la
Decoded: prae-
Meaning: before”, in front
Affix: ferō
Language: la
Decoded: fero
Meaning: I carry”, “I bear
Affix: -ence
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Same as -ance; having the state or condition of.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -entia
Language: la
Decoded: -entia
Meaning: -entia