Word: vernalization
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: ver
na
li
za
tion
Definition: The treatment of seeds or bulbs by exposure to low temperatures so as to decrease the vegetative period or to cause the plant to flower or bear fruit more quickly.
Morphemes:
Affix: vernal
Language: en
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: Pertaining to or occurring in spring.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: vēr
Language: la
Decoded: ver
PoS: Noun
Meaning: spring (season)
Affix: -nus
Language: la
Decoded: -nus
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: derives adjective nouns from verbs.
Affix: -ālis
Language: la
Decoded: -alis
Meaning: suffix forming adjectives of relationship
Affix: -ize
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: to do what is denoted by the noun/adjective
Affix: -ation
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: The result of an action or process