Word: finalizer
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: fi
na
liz
er
Definition: A function that runs when an object is garbage collected, similar to a destructor.
Morphemes:
Affix: final
Language: en
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: Respecting an end or object to be gained; respecting the purpose or ultimate end in view.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: fīnālis
Language: la
Decoded: finalis
Meaning: of or relating to the end or to boundaries
Affix: -ize
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: to do what is denoted by the noun/adjective
Affix: -er
Language: en
Meaning: agent noun