Word: overstating
Part of speech: Verb
Syllables: o
ver
sta
ting
Definition: Present participle of overstate; to enlarge beyond bounds or the truth
Morphemes:
Affix: over-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: excessively
Affix: state
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To make known.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: status
Language: la
Decoded: status
Meaning: manner of standing, attitude, position, carriage, manner, dress, apparel; and other senses
Affix: -ing
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form present participles of verbs.