Word: tenancy
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: ten
an
cy
Definition: The occupancy of property, etc., under a lease, or by paying rent.
Morphemes:
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
Affix: -cy
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form nouns of state, condition or quality e.g. obstinacy.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -cia
Language: la
Decoded: -cia
Meaning: -cia