Word: contravening
Part of speech: Verb
Syllables: con
tra
ve
ning
Definition: Present participle of contravene (to act contrary or to deny something.)
Morphemes:
Affix: contravene
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To act contrary to an order; to fail to conform to a regulation or obligation.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: contrā-
Language: la
Decoded: contra-
Meaning: against
Affix: veniō
Language: la
Decoded: venio
Meaning: come
Affix: -ing
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form present participles of verbs.