Word: challenge
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: chal
lenge
Definition: The act of a sentry in halting a person and demanding the countersign, or (by extension) the action of a computer system demanding a password, etc.
Morphemes:
Affix: challenge
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The act of a sentry in halting a person and demanding the countersign, or (by extension) the action of a computer system demanding a password, etc.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: calumnia
Language: la
Decoded: calumnia
Meaning: a false accusation, calumny