Word: candlestick
Part of speech: Verb
Syllables: can
dle
stick
Definition: To form a tall, thin, tapering shape similar to a candle.
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: stick
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: An elongated piece of wood or similar material, typically put to some use, for example as a wand or baton.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: stikke
Language: enm
Decoded: stikke
Meaning: stick, rod, twig