Word: formalize
Part of speech: Verb
Syllables: for
mal
ize
Definition: To give something a formal or official standing.
Morphemes:
Affix: form
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To give (a shape or visible structure) to a thing or person.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: fōrma
Language: la
Decoded: forma
Meaning: shape, figure, image, outline, plan, mold, frame, case, etc., manner, sort, kind, etc.
Affix: -al
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Forming nouns, especially of verbal action.
Affix: -ize
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: to do what is denoted by the noun/adjective