Word: lancinating
Part of speech: Verb
Syllables: lan
ci
na
ting
Definition: Present participle of lancinate; painful as if caused by a sharp instrument
Morphemes:
Affix: lancinate
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To pierce or stab (as with a lance); to lance.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: lancināre
Language: la
Decoded: lancinare
PoS: Verb
Meaning: I rend, mangle, lacerate (tear to pieces)
Affix: -ing
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form present participles of verbs.