Word: matchsticks
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: match
sticks
Definition: Plural of matchstick; a short thin stick of wood used in making matches
Morphemes:
Affix: match
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A device made of wood or paper, at the tip coated with chemicals that ignite with the friction of being dragged (struck) against a rough dry surface.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: myxa
Language: la
Decoded: myxa
Meaning: nozzle, curved part of a lamp
Affix: stick
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A stick-like item.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: stiken
Language: enm
Decoded: stiken
Meaning: to stick, pierce, stab, remain embedded, be fastened
Affix: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form regular plurals of nouns.