Word: backbench
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: back
bench
Definition: Secondary or inactive.
Morphemes:
Affix: back
Language: en
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: Not current.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: bac
Language: fr
Decoded: bac
PoS: Noun
Meaning: vat
Affix: bench
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To remove someone from a position of responsibility temporarily.