Word: autolyzing
Part of speech: Verb
Syllables: au
to
ly
zing
Definition: Present participle 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: -ing
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form present participles of verbs.