Word: upholding
Part of speech: Verb
Syllables: up
hol
ding
Definition: Present participle of uphold; stand up for; stick up for; of causes, principles, or ideals
Morphemes:
Affix: up-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Used to indicate higher position or direction, literally or figuratively.
Affix: hold
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To accept, as an opinion; to be the adherent of, openly or privately; to persist in, as a purpose; to maintain; to sustain.
Affix: -ing
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form present participles of verbs.