Word: compartmentation
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: com
part
men
ta
tion
Definition: Effects of relief and drainage upon avenues of approach so as to produce areas bounded on at least two sides by terrain features such as woods, ridges, or ravines that limit observation or observed fire into the area from points outside the area. (JP 3-05.1)
Morphemes:
Affix: compartment
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A mound (often of grass) beneath the shield in a coat of arms on which the supporters stand.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: com-
Language: la
Decoded: com-
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: The form of con- used before b, m, and p
Affix: partior
Language: la
Decoded: partior
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The act of giving birth or bearing or bringing forth young
Affix: -ation
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: The result of an action or process
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -ātiō
Language: la
Decoded: -atio
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Form of -tiō appended to nouns