Word: refactor
Part of speech: Verb
Syllables: re
fac
tor
Definition: To rewrite existing text in order to improve its readability, reusability or structure without intentionally affecting its meaning. Similar to, but sometimes involving more extensive restructuring than, copy editing.
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 actual as opposed to invented.
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.