Word: tapering
Part of speech: Verb
Syllables: ta
per
ing
Definition: Present participle of taper; a convex shape that narrows toward a point
Morphemes:
Affix: taper
Language: en
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: Tapered; narrowing to a point.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: papyrus
Language: la
Decoded: papyrus
Meaning: papyruswick of a candle
Affix: -ing
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form present participles of verbs.