Word: encroaching
Part of speech: Verb
Syllables: en
croa
ching
Definition: Present participle of encroach; advance beyond the usual limit
Morphemes:
Affix: encroach
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: to advance gradually beyond due limits
Etymology Compounds: Affix: en-
Language: fro
Decoded: en-
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: en- (in; into)
Affix: croc
Language: fro
Decoded: croc
Meaning: hook
Affix: -ing
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form present participles of verbs.