Word: gainstriving
Part of speech: Verb
Syllables: gain
stri
ving
Definition: Present participle of gainstrive. To resist; to fight back.
Morphemes:
Affix: gain-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Prefix meaning "against; contrary to; in opposition to; counter-".
Etymology Compounds: Affix: gain-
Language: enm
Decoded: gain-
Meaning: prefix
Affix: strive
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To struggle in opposition; to be in contention or dispute; to contend; to contest.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: estriver
Language: fro
Decoded: estriver
Meaning: to compete, quarrel
Affix: -ing
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form present participles of verbs.