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- pronunciation:
- en
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- features:
- Word Explorer, Word Parts
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
something that amuses or interests.
The entertainment at today's school assembly will be a musical.- similar words:
- amusement, fun, play, relaxation
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| definition 2: |
the act of entertaining.
The entertainment of my little sister is my responsibility when my mom needs a nap. |
| related words: |
banquet, diversion, game, hobby, hospitality, pastime, performance |
The word entertainment
contains the following part:
-ment
Latin
noun-forming suffix
that means act, process, or instance of
  More about this word part:
The suffix -ment
attaches to Latin verb roots (e.g., doc, reg, sed) or to English verbs of Latin origin to form nouns.
Example words:
adjustment, advertisement, agreement, announcement, armament, arrangement, commandment, compartment, complement, compliment, department, document, employment, entertainment, fragment, government, improvement, investment, judgment, measurement, movement, regiment, sediment, sentiment
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