Word: mentalization
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: men
ta
li
za
tion
Definition: The ability to understand mental states that underlies the overt behaviour of oneself or others.
Morphemes:
Affix: mental
Language: en
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: Of, relating to, or being intellectual as contrasted with overt physical activity.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: mēns
Language: la
Decoded: mens
Meaning: mind, disposition; heart, soul
Affix: -ālis
Language: la
Decoded: -alis
Meaning: -al
Affix: -ize
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: to do what is denoted by the noun/adjective
Affix: -ation
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: A state or quality