Word: encircling
Part of speech: Verb
Syllables: en
cir
c
ling
Definition: Present participle of encircle; form a circle around
Morphemes:
Affix: en-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: in, into, on, onto
Etymology Compounds: Affix: in-
Language: la
Decoded: in-
Meaning: in, into
Affix: circle
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To place or mark a circle around.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: circus
Language: la
Decoded: circus
Meaning: circle, circus
Affix: -ing
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form present participles of verbs.