Word: underscoring
Part of speech: Verb
Syllables: un
der
sco
ring
Definition: Present participle of underscore; draw a line or lines underneath to call attention to
Morphemes:
Affix: under-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Under (in any sense): insufficient, insufficiently, below what is correct; subordinate to; beneath or behind.
Affix: score
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To cut a notch or a groove in a surface.
Affix: -ing
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form present participles of verbs.