Word: phrasing
Part of speech: Verb
Syllables: phra
sing
Definition: Present participle of phrase; an expression whose meanings cannot be inferred from the meanings of the words that make it up
Morphemes:
Affix: phrase
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To express (an action, thought or idea) by means of particular words.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: φράζω
Language: grc
Decoded: phrazo
PoS: Verb
Meaning: to make known, point out, intimate, show
Affix: -tis
Language: ine-pro
Decoded: -tis
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Forms action nouns from verbs.
Affix: -ing
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form present participles of verbs.