Word: scantily
Part of speech: Adverb
Syllables: scant
i
ly
Definition: Sparingly; not plentifully; not fully; in a scanty manner.
Morphemes:
Affix: scant
Language: en
PoS: Adverb
Meaning: With difficulty; scarcely; hardly.
Affix: -y
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Added to verbs to form adjectives meaning "inclined to".
Affix: -ly
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form adverbs from adjectives.