Word: engineering
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: en
gi
neer
ing
Definition: Actions controling the motion, shape, and/or substance of any physical object(s).
Morphemes:
Affix: engine
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A complex mechanical device which converts energy into useful motion or physical effects.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: in-
Language: la
Decoded: in-
Meaning: in
Affix: gignō
Language: la
Decoded: gigno
PoS: Verb
Meaning: I produce, I cause, I yield
Affix: -ium
Language: la
Decoded: -ium
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Suffix used to form abstract nouns, sometimes denoting offices and groups. May no longer be productive.
Affix: -eer
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to create an agent noun denoting someone associated with, concerned with, or engaged in a specified activity.
Affix: -ing
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form uncountable nouns from verbs denoting the act of doing something, an action.