Word: resocialization
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: re
so
cia
li
za
tion
Definition: The psychological readjustment of a person to conform to the norms of society (e.g. after being institutionalized)
Morphemes:
Affix: re-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: a completive or intensification of the base; up, a-, out
Etymology Compounds: Affix: re-
Language: la
Decoded: re-
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: back, backwards
Affix: social
Language: en
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: Of or relating to society; the state of being with someone
Etymology Compounds: Affix: socius
Language: la
Decoded: socius
Meaning: associated, allied; companion, ally
Affix: -ālis
Language: la
Decoded: -alis
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form adjectives of relationship from nouns or numerals.
Affix: -ize
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: to do what is denoted by the noun/adjective
Affix: -ation
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: A state or quality