Word: bittering
Part of speech: Verb
Syllables: bit
ter
ing
Definition: Present participle of bitter. English term for a dry sharp-tasting ale with strong flavor of hops (usually on draft)
Morphemes:
Affix: bite
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To cause a smarting sensation; to have a property which causes such a sensation; to be pungent.
Affix: -er
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: A person or thing that does an action indicated by the root verb; used to form an agent noun.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -ārius
Language: la
Decoded: -arius
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form adjectives from nouns or numerals.
Affix: -ing
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form present participles of verbs.