nominalize

Meanings

• Verb

  To convert a verb into a noun.

  - "The action of turning a verb into a noun is called nominalization."
  - "In English grammar, the process of nominalizing a verb creates a noun form."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with nominalize
realize , organize , minimize

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Variants

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nominalize , nominalized , nominalizes , nominalizing

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Etymology

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The word 'nominalize' comes from the Latin 'nominalis', meaning 'pertaining to names'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'nominalize' first appeared in English in the late 15th century.

2. Nominalization is a common technique used in legal and academic writing to create precise and concise language.

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Related Concepts

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1. Gerund: A gerund is a verb that functions as a noun in a sentence. Nominalization often involves converting a verb into a gerund.

2. Noun: A noun is a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea. Nominalization is the process of converting a verb into a noun.

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Culture

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In literature, nominalization is a common technique used by authors to create vivid and descriptive language. For example, instead of saying 'the man walked in the park', the author might say 'the man's stroll through the park' or 'the park strolled by the man'.

How to Memorize "nominalize"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a verb being transformed into a noun. Visualize the letters of the word 'nominalize' rearranging themselves to form a noun.
   - Picture a verb changing its form to become a noun.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'nominalize' with the concept of converting verbs into nouns. Think of it as a transformation process.
   - Create an image in your mind of a verb being turned into a noun.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic device by associating the word 'nominalize' with the phrase 'Nouns from Verbs', or 'Verbs to Nouns I Can'.
   - Use the acronym 'N-V-I-C' to remember the process: Nominalize, Verb, Infinitive, Convert.

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