Word: howcatchems
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: how
ca
tchems
Definition: Plural of howcatchem. A mystery novel or drama which begins by showing or describing the commission of the crime, generally revealing the perpetrator's identity to the audience, then shows or describes how the detective proves the perpetrator's guilt.
Morphemes:
Affix: how
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The means by which something is accomplished.
Affix: catch
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A concealed difficulty, especially in a deal or negotiation.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: capiō
Language: la
Decoded: capio
Meaning: take, capture
Affix: -tō
Language: la
Decoded: -to
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Forms adjectives having the sense "provided with".
Affix: em
Language: en
PoS: Interjection
Meaning: a form of hesitant speech, or an expression of uncertainty; um; umm; erm
Affix: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form many pluralia tantum (nouns that are almost or entirely without singular forms).