Word: receptacles
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: re
cep
ta
cles
Definition: Plural of receptacle; an electrical (or electronic) fitting that is connected to a source of power and equipped to receive an insert
Morphemes:
Affix: receptacle
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A contact device installed at an outlet for the connection of an attachment plug (typically by receiving the plug's prongs) to supply portable appliances or equipment.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: re-
Language: la
Decoded: re-
Meaning: back, again
Affix: capiō
Language: la
Decoded: capio
Meaning: I hold
Affix: -culum
Language: la
Decoded: -culum
Meaning: suffix forming nouns from verbs, particularly nouns representing tools and instruments
Affix: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form the plural of nouns that correctly take just an "s" in the plural. See greengrocer’s apostrophe.