Word: ruggedized
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: rugge
dized
Definition: Modified to be more rugged, and to withstand rough treatment
Morphemes:
Affix: rug
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A rough, woolly, or shaggy dog.
Affix: -ed
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: As an extension of the above, when used along with an adjective preceding the noun, describes something that has an object of a particular quality.
Affix: -ize
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: to make what is denoted by the noun/adjective
Affix: -d
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: As an extension of the above, when used along with an adjective preceding the noun, describes something that has an object of a particular quality.