Word: reprieving
Part of speech: Verb
Syllables: re
prie
ving
Definition: Present participle of reprieve; a (temporary) relief from harm or discomfort
Morphemes:
Affix: reprieve
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: Relief from pain etc., especially temporary.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: repryen
Language: enm
Decoded: repryen
Meaning: to remand, detain
Affix: -ing
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form present participles of verbs.