- pronunciation:
- s
spens
- features:
- Word Parts
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
a state of excitement or anxiety that comes from mystery or doubt.
The movie kept us in suspense. |
| derivation: |
suspenseful (adj.) |
The word suspense
contains the following part:
pend, pens
Latin
root
that means
hang; weigh; spend
Example words: