Word: abatement
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: a
bate
ment
Definition: A mark of dishonor on an escutcheon; any figure added to the coat of arms tending to lower the dignity or station of the bearer.
Morphemes:
Affix: abate
Language: en
Meaning: to beat down
Affix: -ment
Language: en
Meaning: the result of