Word: parenthood
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: par
ent
hood
Definition: The state of being a parent; a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
Morphemes:
Affix: parent
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A person who acts as a parent in rearing a child; a step-parent or adoptive parent.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: parentem
Language: la
Decoded: parentem
PoS: Noun
Meaning: parent
Affix: -hood
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: A substantive suffix denoting a condition or state of being.