Word: takeover
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: take
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ver
Definition: The acquisition of a public company whose shares are listed on a stock exchange, in contrast to the acquisition of a private company.
Morphemes:
Affix: take
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To receive or acquire (property) by law (e.g. as an heir).
Etymology Compounds: Affix: take
Language: en
Decoded: take
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To receive or acquire (property) by law (e.g. as an heir).
Affix: -en
Language: en
Decoded: -en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Denotes the past participle form when attached to a verb.
Affix: over
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: Any surplus amount of money, goods delivered, etc.