Word: piercing
Part of speech: Verb
Syllables: pierc
ing
Definition: Present participle of pierce; penetrate or cut through with a sharp instrument
Morphemes:
Affix: pierce
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To penetrate; to affect deeply.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: per-
Language: la
Decoded: per-
Meaning: through
Affix: tundō
Language: la
Decoded: tundo
Meaning: beat, pound
Affix: -ing
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form present participles of verbs.