Word: cardinalize
Part of speech: Verb
Syllables: car
di
nal
ize
Definition: to transform an ordinal measure (where distance between points doesn't matter, just the ordering) into a cardinal one (where distance matters).
Morphemes:
Affix: cardinal
Language: en
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: Of or relating to the cardinal directions (north, south, east and west).
Etymology Compounds: Affix: cardō
Language: la
Decoded: cardo
Meaning: hinge
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 make what is denoted by the noun/adjective