Word: applause
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: ap
plause
Definition: The act of applauding; approbation and praise publicly expressed by the clapping of hands, stamping or tapping of the feet, acclamation, huzzas, or other means; marked commendation.
Morphemes:
Affix: applause
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The act of applauding; approbation and praise publicly expressed by the clapping of hands, stamping or tapping of the feet, acclamation, huzzas, or other means; marked commendation.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ad-
Language: la
Decoded: ad-
Meaning: toward
Affix: plaudō
Language: la
Decoded: plaudo
Meaning: to strike, clap
Affix: -tus
Language: la
Decoded: -tus
Meaning: action noun