Word: obstetricating
Part of speech: Verb
Syllables: ob
ste
tri
ca
ting
Definition: Present participle of obstetricate. To assist in the manner or as if in the manner of a midwife.
Morphemes:
Affix: obstetric
Language: en
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: Of or relating to obstetrics (the care of women during and after pregnancy).
Etymology Compounds: Affix: obstetricius
Language: la
Decoded: obstetricius
Meaning: belonging to a midwife
Affix: -ate
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: to act in the specified manner
Affix: -ing
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form present participles of verbs.