Word: encumbering
Part of speech: Verb
Syllables: en
cum
ber
ing
Definition: Present participle of encumber; hold back
Morphemes:
Affix: encumber
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: to load down something with a burden
Etymology Compounds: Affix: en-
Language: fro
Decoded: en-
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: en- (intensifier)
Affix: combrer
Language: fro
Decoded: combrer
Meaning: to hinder
Affix: -ing
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form present participles of verbs.