Word: erosion
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: e
ro
sion
Definition: A shallow ulceration or lesion, usually involving skin or epithelial tissue.
Morphemes:
Affix: erode
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To wear away by abrasion, corrosion or chemical reaction.
Affix: -sion
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Variant of -tion, most common in words inherited directly from Latin with an accusative singular ending in -sionem.