Word: autolyzes
Part of speech: Verb
Syllables: au
to
ly
zes
Definition: Third-person singular of autolyze. To destroy itself: to be destroyed by its own enzymes.
Morphemes:
Affix: auto-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: auto- (regarding oneself)
Affix: lyze
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: Plural of ly
Affix: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form the third-person singular indicative present tense of verbs.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -es
Language: enm
Decoded: -es
Meaning: third person singular ending of verbs