Word: arrestingly
Part of speech: Adverb
Syllables: ar
rest
ing
ly
Definition: In a way or to an extent that is arresting; so as to catch the attention suddenly.
Morphemes:
Affix: ad-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: toward, to, tendency, or addition.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ad-
Language: la
Decoded: ad-
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: to
Affix: rest
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To arrest.
Affix: -ing
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form uncountable nouns from verbs denoting the act of doing something, an action.
Affix: -ly
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form adverbs from adjectives.