Word: silence
Part of speech: Verb
Syllables: si
lence
Definition: To block gene expression.
Morphemes:
Affix: silence
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To block gene expression.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: silēns
Language: la
Decoded: silens
Meaning: quiet, silent
Affix: -ium
Language: la
Decoded: -ium
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: the regular genitive singular suffix for most pronouns