Word: ruggedize
Part of speech: Verb
Syllables: rug
ged
ize
Definition: To produce a more rugged version of something, so that it will withstand rough treatment
Morphemes:
Affix: rug
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A rough, woolly, or shaggy dog.
Affix: -ed
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: As an extension of the above, when used along with an adjective preceding the noun, describes something that has an object of a particular quality.
Affix: -ize
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: to do what is denoted by the noun/adjective