Word: oppugning
Part of speech: Verb
Syllables: o
ppu
gning
Definition: Present participle of oppugn; challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
Morphemes:
Affix: oppugn
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To contradict or controvert; to oppose; to challenge or question the truth or validity of a given statement.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ob-
Language: la
Decoded: ob-
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: towards; against
Affix: pugnus
Language: la
Decoded: pugnus
Meaning: fist
Affix: -ō
Language: la
Decoded: -o
Meaning: denominative
Affix: -ing
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form present participles of verbs.