Word: recanting
Part of speech: Verb
Syllables: re
can
ting
Definition: Present participle of recant; formally reject or disavow a formerly held belief, usually under pressure
Morphemes:
Affix: recant
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To withdraw or repudiate a statement or opinion formerly expressed, especially formally and publicly.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: re-
Language: la
Decoded: re-
Meaning: back
Affix: canto
Language: la
Decoded: canto
Meaning: to chant, to sing
Affix: -ing
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form present participles of verbs.