Word: dampens
Part of speech: Verb
Syllables: dam
pens
Definition: Third-person singular of dampen; lessen in force or effect
Morphemes:
Affix: damp
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To dampen; to make moderately wet
Etymology Compounds: Affix: damp
Language: enm
Decoded: damp
Meaning: noun
Affix: -en
Language: en
Meaning: inchoative
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