Word: overregularizations
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: o
ver
re
gu
lar
i
za
tions
Definition: Plural of overregularization; a linguistic phenomenon observed in language acquisition, language development, and language change typified by the replacement of irregular forms in morphology or syntax by regular ones
Morphemes:
Affix: over-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: excessively
Affix: regular
Language: en
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: Following a set or common pattern; according to the normal rules of a given language.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: rēgulāris
Language: la
Decoded: regularis
Meaning: continuing rules for guidance
Affix: -ize
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: to make what is denoted by the noun/adjective
Affix: -ation
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: A state or quality
Affix: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form regular plurals of nouns.