Word: abscess
Part of speech: Verb
Syllables: ab
scess
Definition: To form a pus-filled cavity, typically from an infection.
Morphemes:
Affix: abscess
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To form a pus-filled cavity, typically from an infection.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ab
Language: en
Decoded: ab
PoS: Noun
Meaning: An abscess caused by injecting an illegal drug, usually heroin.
Affix: -s
Language: en
Decoded: -s
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form many pluralia tantum (nouns that are almost or entirely without singular forms).
Affix: cēdō
Language: la
Decoded: cedo
Meaning: go