Word: lateralization
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: lat
er
al
i
za
tion
Definition: localization of a function, such as speech, to the right or left side of the brain
Morphemes:
Affix: lateral
Language: en
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: Situated on one side or other of the body or of an organ, especially in the region furthest from the median plane.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: latus
Language: la
Decoded: latus
Meaning: the side or flank
Affix: -ālis
Language: la
Decoded: -alis
Meaning: -al
Affix: -ize
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: to do what is denoted by the noun/adjective
Affix: -ation
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: The result of an action or process