Word: refactorization
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: re
fac
tor
i
za
tion
Definition: A rewriting of computer code to improve its readability or structure without affecting its meaning or behaviour, thus making it easier to maintain; a refactoring.
Morphemes:
Affix: re-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: again, anew
Etymology Compounds: Affix: re-
Language: la
Decoded: re-
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: back, backwards
Affix: fact
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: Something concrete used as a basis for further interpretation.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: factum
Language: la
Decoded: factum
Meaning: a deed, act, exploit; in Medieval Latin also state, condition, circumstance
Affix: -or
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Creates an agent noun, indicating a person who does something.
Affix: -ize
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: to make what is denoted by the noun/adjective
Affix: -ation
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: An action or process