Word: overregularizing
Part of speech: Verb
Syllables: o
ver
re
gu
lar
i
zing
Definition: Present participle of overregularize. To apply (a rule of language) too widely.
Morphemes:
Affix: over-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: excessively
Affix: regular
Language: en
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: Following a set or common pattern; according to the normal rules of a given language.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: rēgulāris
Language: la
Decoded: regularis
Meaning: continuing rules for guidance
Affix: -ize
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: to do what is denoted by the noun/adjective
Affix: -ing
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form present participles of verbs.