Word: subtenant
Part of speech: Verb
Syllables: sub
ten
ant
Definition: To sublet; a lease from one lessee to another
Morphemes:
Affix: sub-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: under, beneath
Etymology Compounds: Affix: sub
Language: la
Decoded: sub
Meaning: under
Affix: tenant
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: One who pays a fee (rent) in return for the use of land, buildings, or other property owned by others.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: tenēre
Language: la
Decoded: tenere
PoS: Verb
Meaning: to possess, occupy, control