Word: leverage
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: lev
er
age
Definition: A force compounded by means of a lever rotating around a pivot; see torque.
Morphemes:
Affix: lever
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A rigid piece which is capable of turning about one point, or axis (the fulcrum), and in which are two or more other points where forces are applied; used for transmitting and modifying force and motion.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: levō
Language: la
Decoded: levo
Meaning: to lift up, raise, elevate
Affix: -tor
Language: la
Decoded: -tor
Meaning: -ator, -er
Affix: -age
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: forming nouns indicating a process, action, or a result
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -āticum
Language: la
Decoded: -aticum
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form nouns indicating a state of being resulting from an action.