Word: encases
Part of speech: Verb
Syllables: en
ca
ses
Definition: Third-person singular of encase; enclose in, or as if in, a case
Morphemes:
Affix: en-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: in, into, on, onto
Etymology Compounds: Affix: in-
Language: la
Decoded: in-
Meaning: in, into
Affix: case
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To cover or protect with, or as if with, a case; to enclose.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: capsa
Language: la
Decoded: capsa
Meaning: box, bookcase
Affix: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form the third-person singular indicative present tense of verbs.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -es
Language: enm
Decoded: -es
Meaning: third person singular ending of verbs