Word: forbearance
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: for
bear
ance
Definition: A refraining from the enforcement of something (as a debt, right, or obligation) that is due.
Morphemes:
Affix: for-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Completely; to the fullest extent; superseded by combinations with up in senses where no upward movement is involved, e.g. forgive = "give up (one's offenses)", forgather = "gather up", forbeat = "beat up".
Affix: bear
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To sustain, or be answerable for (blame, expense, responsibility, etc.).
Etymology Compounds: Affix: beren
Language: enm
Decoded: beren
Meaning: carry, bring forth
Affix: -ance
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Added to a verb to form a noun indicating a process or action.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -antia
Language: la
Decoded: -antia
Meaning: -antia