Word: counterdrains
Part of speech: Verb
Syllables: coun
ter
drains
Definition: Third-person singular of counterdrain. To drain off excess fluid from a part of the body in which it accumulates.
Morphemes:
Affix: counter-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: in opposition to
Etymology Compounds: Affix: contra
Language: la
Decoded: contra
Meaning: against
Affix: drain
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To cause liquid to flow out of.
Affix: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form the third-person singular indicative present tense of verbs.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -es
Language: enm
Decoded: -es
Meaning: third person singular ending of verbs