Word: candlesticklike
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: can
dle
sti
ck
like
Definition: Resembling or characteristic of a candlestick; a holder with sockets for candles
Morphemes:
Affix: candle
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A light source consisting of a wick embedded in a solid, flammable substance such as wax, tallow, or paraffin.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: candeō
Language: la
Decoded: candeo
Meaning: shine, glitter; glow
Affix: -ēla
Language: la
Decoded: -ela
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Forms abstract nouns from verbs, often specifically deponent verbs.
Affix: stick
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: An elongated piece of wood or similar material, typically put to some use, for example as a wand or baton.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: stikke
Language: enm
Decoded: stikke
Meaning: stick, rod, twig
Affix: -like
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Having some of the characteristics of (used to form adjectives from nouns).