Word: tangentialize
Part of speech: Verb
Syllables: tan
gen
tia
lize
Definition: To make tangential; to bring or drive away from its natural course.
Morphemes:
Affix: tangent
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A straight line touching a curve at a single point without crossing it there.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: tangentem
Language: la
Decoded: tangentem
PoS: Noun
Meaning: tangent
Affix: -ial
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Forms an adjective from a noun.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -ālis
Language: la
Decoded: -alis
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form adjectives of relationship from nouns or numerals.
Affix: -ize
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: to do what is denoted by the noun/adjective