Word: brevetting
Part of speech: Verb
Syllables: bre
ve
tting
Definition: Present participle of brevet; a document entitling a commissioned officer to hold a higher rank temporarily (but without higher pay)
Morphemes:
Affix: brevet
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A military document entitling a commissioned officer to hold a higher rank temporarily, but without an increase in pay.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: brève
Language: fr
Decoded: breve
PoS: Noun
Meaning: a brief piece of information or news (as opposed to the headline)
Affix: -et
Language: fr
Decoded: -et
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: suffix indicating diminution or affection
Affix: -ing
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form present participles of verbs.