Word: alligatoring
Part of speech: Verb
Syllables: a
lli
ga
to
ring
Definition: Present participle of alligator; crack and acquire the appearance of alligator hide, as from weathering or improper application; of paint and varnishes
Morphemes:
Affix: alligator
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To crack in a pattern resembling an alligator's skin.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ad-
Language: la
Decoded: ad-
Meaning: to, towards, at
Affix: ligō
Language: la
Decoded: ligo
Meaning: tie, bind up or together; bandage
Affix: -tor
Language: la
Decoded: -tor
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: -er; used to form a masculine agent noun
Affix: -ing
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form present participles of verbs.