Word: encroachment
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: en
croach
ment
Definition: An unlawful diminution of the possessions of another.
Morphemes:
Affix: encroach
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: to intrude unrightfully on someone else’s rights or territory
Etymology Compounds: Affix: en-
Language: fro
Decoded: en-
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: en- (intensifier)
Affix: croc
Language: fro
Decoded: croc
Meaning: hook
Affix: -ment
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form nouns from verbs, the nouns having the sense of "the action or result of what is denoted by the verb".
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -ment
Language: fro
Decoded: -ment
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form nouns from verbs, usually of action or state resulting of them. Equivalent to the English -ment.