Word: puritanize
Part of speech: Verb
Syllables: pu
ri
tan
ize
Definition: To agree with, or teach, the doctrines of Puritans; to conform to the practice of Puritans.
Morphemes:
Affix: pure
Language: en
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: Free of immoral behavior or qualities; clean.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: pūrus
Language: la
Decoded: purus
Meaning: clean, free from dirt or filth, unmixed, plain
Affix: -ity
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form a noun from an adjective; especially, to form the noun referring to the state, property, or quality of conforming to the adjective's description.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -itātem
Language: la
Decoded: -itatem
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: adjective-forming suffix, especially of nominalized adjectives identifying groups of people as "those belonging to"
Affix: -an
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Of or pertaining to; an adjectival suffix appended to various words, often nouns, to make an adjective form.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -ānus
Language: la
Decoded: -anus
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Of or pertaining to; -ian; usually indicates a relationship of position, possession, or origin.
Affix: -ize
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: to do what is denoted by the noun/adjective