Word: constriction
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: con
stric
tion
Definition: The act of constricting, the state of being constricted, or something that constricts.
Morphemes:
Affix: constrict
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To narrow, especially by application of pressure.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: cōnstrictus
Language: la
Decoded: constrictus
Meaning: compressed, contracted
Affix: -ion
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: a state or condition
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -iō
Language: la
Decoded: -io
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form abstract nouns from verbs.