Word: catchphrase
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: catch
phrase
Definition: A group of words, often originating in popular culture that is spontaneously popularized after widespread repeated use.
Morphemes:
Affix: catch
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A type of humorous round in which the voices gradually catch up with one another; usually sung by men and often having bawdy lyrics.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: capiō
Language: la
Decoded: capio
Meaning: take, capture
Affix: -tō
Language: la
Decoded: -to
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Forms the past participle of verbs.
Affix: phrase
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A short written or spoken expression.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: φράζω
Language: grc
Decoded: phrazo
PoS: Verb
Meaning: to remark, perceive, notice
Affix: -tis
Language: ine-pro
Decoded: -tis
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Forms collective/abstract nouns from adjectives or other nouns.