Word: abridging
Part of speech: Verb
Syllables: a
bri
dging
Definition: Present participle of abridge; lessen, diminish, or curtail
Morphemes:
Affix: abridge
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To curtail; terminate or abbreviate before its intended or proper end or its full extent
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ad-
Language: la
Decoded: ad-
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: usually prefixed to verbs, in which cases it often has the effect of intensifying the verbal action
Affix: brevis
Language: la
Decoded: brevis
Meaning: short; brief
Affix: -ō
Language: la
Decoded: -o
Meaning: denominative
Affix: -ing
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form present participles of verbs.