Word: unction
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: unc
tion
Definition: A smug, exaggerated use of language; smarminess.
Morphemes:
Affix: unction
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A smug, exaggerated use of language; smarminess.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ungō
Language: la
Decoded: ungo
PoS: Verb
Meaning: I anoint, smear with oil, oil, grease
Affix: -tiō
Language: la
Decoded: -tio
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: -tion, -ation, -ing; suffixed to a verb (usually a participle form) to form a noun relating to some action or the result of an action.