Word: checkmate
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: check
mate
Definition: Any losing situation with no escape; utter defeat.
Morphemes:
Affix: checkmate
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: Any losing situation with no escape; utter defeat.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: eschec mat
Language: fro
Decoded: eschec mat
Meaning: eschec mat