Word: ensconced
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: en
sconced
Definition: Placed in a secure environment.
Morphemes:
Affix: en-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: covered
Etymology Compounds: Affix: in-
Language: la
Decoded: in-
Meaning: in, into
Affix: sconce
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A hut for protection and shelter; a stall.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: absconsus
Language: la
Decoded: absconsus
Meaning: hidden
Affix: -d
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: As an extension of the above, when used along with an adjective preceding the noun, describes something that has an object of a particular quality.