Word: quitting
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: qui
tting
Definition: The ceasing of a habit, especially smoking cigarettes or other addictive behaviors.
Morphemes:
Affix: quit
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To stop, give up (an activity) (usually + gerund or verbal noun).
Etymology Compounds: Affix: quietus
Language: la
Decoded: quietus
PoS: Participle
Meaning: at rest/nap, quiet, keeping quiet.
Affix: -ing
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form uncountable nouns from verbs denoting the act of doing something, an action.