Word: ascender
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: as
cend
er
Definition: The portion of a lowercase letter that extends above the midline.
Morphemes:
Affix: ascend
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To slope in an upward direction.
Affix: -er
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form nouns shorter than more formal synonyms.