Word: misimproving
Part of speech: Verb
Syllables: mis
im
pro
ving
Definition: Present participle of misimprove. To use for a bad purpose; to misuse.
Morphemes:
Affix: mis-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: lack or failure
Affix: improve
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To use or employ to good purpose; to turn to profitable account.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: en-
Language: fro
Decoded: en-
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: en- (in; into)
Affix: prou
Language: fro
Decoded: prou
Meaning: profit
Affix: -ing
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form present participles of verbs.