Word: downcycling
Part of speech: Verb
Syllables: down
cy
cling
Definition: Present participle of downcycle. To convert ( waste materials, etc.) into new materials or products of lower quality and reduced functionality.
Morphemes:
Affix: down
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A negative aspect; a downer.
Affix: re-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: a completive or intensification of the base; up, a-, out
Etymology Compounds: Affix: re-
Language: la
Decoded: re-
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: back, backwards
Affix: cycle
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To go through a cycle or to put through a cycle.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: κύκλος
Language: grc
Decoded: kuklos
Meaning: circle
Affix: -ing
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form present participles of verbs.