Word: abatement
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: a
bate
ment
Definition: The reduction of the proceeds of a will, when the debts have not yet been satisfied; the reduction of taxes due.
Morphemes:
Affix: abate
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To reduce in amount, size, or value.
Affix: -ment
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form nouns from verbs, the nouns having the sense of "the action or result of what is denoted by the verb".