Word: abatement
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: a
bate
ment
Definition: The amount abated; that which is taken away by way of reduction; deduction; decrease; a rebate or discount allowed; in particular from a tax.
Morphemes:
Affix: abate
Language: en
Meaning: to beat down
Affix: -ment
Language: en
Meaning: the result of