Word: sacralization
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: sa
cra
li
za
tion
Definition: A developmental abnormality in which the first sacral vertebra becomes fused with the fifth lumbar veterbra.
Morphemes:
Affix: sacral
Language: en
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: Of the sacrum; wedge-shaped bone consisting of five fused vertebrae forming the posterior part of the pelvis; its base connects with the lowest lumbar vertebra and its tip with the coccyx
Affix: -ize
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: to make what is denoted by the noun/adjective
Affix: -ation
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: The result of an action or process