Word: sterilizes
Part of speech: Verb
Syllables: ste
ri
li
zes
Definition: Third-person singular of sterilize; make free from bacteria
Morphemes:
Affix: sterile
Language: en
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: Germless; free from all living or viable microorganisms.
Affix: -ize
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: to make what is denoted by the noun/adjective
Affix: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form the third-person singular indicative present tense of verbs.