Word: propellant
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: pro
pel
lant
Definition: the explosive found in ammunition cartridges
Morphemes:
Affix: propel
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To provide an impetus for motion or physical action, to cause to move in a certain direction; to drive forward.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: prō-
Language: la
Decoded: pro-
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: forward direction, forward movement
Affix: pellō
Language: la
Decoded: pello
Meaning: push, drive
Affix: -ant
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: The agent noun derived from verb.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -āns
Language: la
Decoded: -ans
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Ending of the present active participle of first conjugation verbs; ee -ns.