Word: encroachment
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: en
croach
ment
Definition: An entry into a place or area that was previously uncommon; an advance beyond former borders; intrusion; incursion.
Morphemes:
Affix: encroach
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: Encroachment; any entry into an area not previously occupied
Etymology Compounds: Affix: en-
Language: fro
Decoded: en-
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: en- (in; into)
Affix: croc
Language: fro
Decoded: croc
Meaning: hook
Affix: -ment
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form nouns from verbs, the nouns having the sense of "the action or result of what is denoted by the verb".
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -ment
Language: fro
Decoded: -ment
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form nouns from verbs, usually of action or state resulting of them. Equivalent to the English -ment.