Word: underwiring
Part of speech: Verb
Syllables: un
der
wi
ring
Definition: Present participle of underwire; a brassiere that utilizes a thin, semi-circular strip of rigid material fitted inside the brassiere fabric
Morphemes:
Affix: under-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Under (in any sense): insufficient, insufficiently, below what is correct; subordinate to; beneath or behind.
Affix: wire
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A piece of such material; a thread or slender rod of metal, a cable.
Affix: -ing
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form present participles of verbs.