Word: preformulating
Part of speech: Verb
Syllables: pre
for
mu
la
ting
Definition: Present participle of preformulate
Morphemes:
Affix: pre-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Before; physically in front of; anterior.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: prae-
Language: la
Decoded: prae-
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: before; in front
Affix: formula
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A formulation; a prescription; a mixture or solution made in a prescribed manner; the identity and quantities of ingredients of such a mixture.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: fōrma
Language: la
Decoded: forma
PoS: Noun
Meaning: model, pattern, stamp, mold
Affix: -ulus
Language: la
Decoded: -ulus
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form a diminutive of a noun, indicating small size or youth.
Affix: -ate
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: resembling the specified thing
Affix: -ing
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form present participles of verbs.