Word: candlewaster
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: can
dle
wast
er
Definition: One who consumes candles by staying up late reading and studying; a student.
Morphemes:
Affix: candle
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A light source consisting of a wick embedded in a solid, flammable substance such as wax, tallow, or paraffin.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: candeō
Language: la
Decoded: candeo
Meaning: shine, glitter; glow
Affix: -ēla
Language: la
Decoded: -ela
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Forms abstract nouns from verbs, often specifically deponent verbs.
Affix: waste
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The action or progress of wasting; extravagant consumption or ineffectual use.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: waste
Language: enm
Decoded: waste
Meaning: a
Affix: -er
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: One who enjoys.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -aris
Language: la
Decoded: -aris
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form an adjective, usually from a noun, indicating a relationship or a pertaining to.