Word: oration
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: o
ra
tion
Definition: A specific form of short, solemn prayer said by the president of the liturgical celebration on behalf of the people.
Morphemes:
Affix: orate
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To speak formally; to give a speech.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ōrō
Language: la
Decoded: oro
Meaning: to speak as an orator; plead; pray
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.
Affix: -ion
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: an action or process, or the result of an action or process
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -iō
Language: la
Decoded: -io
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form abstract nouns from verbs.