nominalize Definition
- 1to turn a word into a noun or to use a word as a noun
- 2to express something in terms of a noun
Using nominalize: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "nominalize" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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In English, we can nominalize verbs by adding '-ing' or '-tion'.
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The nominalization of 'happy' is 'happiness'.
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The author often nominalizes adjectives to create new nouns.
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Nominalizing complex ideas can make them easier to understand.
nominalize Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for nominalize
- substantivize
- nounify
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Summary: nominalize in Brief
To nominalize [ˈnɑːmɪnəlaɪz] is to turn a word into a noun or to use a word as a noun. This process is often used in English by adding '-ing' or '-tion' to verbs, such as 'happiness' from 'happy'. Nominalizing adjectives can also create new nouns, and it can simplify complex ideas.
