Word: lessening
Part of speech: Verb
Syllables: le
sse
ning
Definition: Present participle of lessen; decrease in size, extent, or range
Morphemes:
Affix: less
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To make less; to lessen.
Affix: -en
Language: en
Meaning: inchoative
Affix: -ing
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form present participles of verbs.