Word: sectioning
Part of speech: Verb
Syllables: sec
tio
ning
Definition: Present participle of section; a very thin slice (of tissue or mineral or other substance) for examination under a microscope
Morphemes:
Affix: section
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A thin slice of material prepared as a specimen for research.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: secō
Language: la
Decoded: seco
Meaning: to cut
Affix: -tiō
Language: la
Decoded: -tio
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: -tion, -ation, -ing; suffixed to a verb (usually a participle form) to form a noun relating to some action or the result of an action.
Affix: -ing
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form present participles of verbs.