Word: caressing
Part of speech: Verb
Syllables: car
e
ssing
Definition: Present participle of caress; touch or stroke lightly in a loving or endearing manner
Morphemes:
Affix: caress
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To touch or kiss lovingly; to fondle.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: cārus
Language: la
Decoded: carus
Meaning: dear
Affix: -ing
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form present participles of verbs.