Word: extracting
Part of speech: Verb
Syllables: e
xtrac
ting
Definition: Present participle of extract; extract by the process of distillation
Morphemes:
Affix: extract
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To withdraw by expression, distillation, or other mechanical or chemical process. Compare abstract (transitive verb).
Etymology Compounds: Affix: extractum
Language: la
Decoded: extractum
PoS: Noun
Meaning: extract (apothecarial)
Affix: -ing
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form present participles of verbs.