Word: tumescently
Part of speech: Adverb
Syllables: tu
me
scent
ly
Definition: In a tumescent manner; abnormally distended especially by fluids or gas
Morphemes:
Affix: tumescent
Language: en
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: Swollen or distended with fluid, as of erectile tissue.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: tumēscēns
Language: la
Decoded: tumescens
Meaning: swelling, bloating
Affix: -ly
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form adverbs from adjectives.