Word: obtain
Part of speech: Verb
Syllables: ob
tain
Definition: To exist or be the case; to hold true, be in force.
Morphemes:
Affix: obtain
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To exist or be the case; to hold true, be in force.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ob-
Language: la
Decoded: ob-
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: towards; against
Affix: tenere
Language: la
Decoded: tenere
PoS: Verb
Meaning: to be binding on; bind, hold, obligate