Word: tendons
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: ten
dons
Definition: Plural of tendon; a cord or band of inelastic tissue connecting a muscle with its bony attachment
Morphemes:
Affix: tendon
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A tough band of flexible but inelastic fibrous collagen tissue that connects a muscle with its bony attachment and transmits the force which the muscle exerts.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: τένων
Language: grc
Decoded: tenon
Meaning: sinew, tendon
Affix: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form many pluralia tantum (nouns that are almost or entirely without singular forms).