Word: derogating
Part of speech: Verb
Syllables: der
o
ga
ting
Definition: Present participle of derogate; cause to seem less serious; play down
Morphemes:
Affix: derogate
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To detract from (something); to disparage, belittle.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: de-
Language: la
Decoded: de-
Meaning: from
Affix: rogāre
Language: la
Decoded: rogare
Meaning: to propose a law, ask
Affix: -ing
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form present participles of verbs.