nominalized

[ˈnɑːmɪnəlaɪzd]

nominalized Definition

  • 1to turn a word that is not a noun into a noun
  • 2to use a noun to refer to something that is not a person, place, or thing

Using nominalized: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "nominalized" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    In the sentence 'I like running', 'running' is nominalized.

  • Example

    The phrase 'the long and winding road' nominalizes the adjectives 'long' and 'winding'.

  • Example

    The word 'happiness' is a nominalization of the adjective 'happy'.

nominalized Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for nominalized

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Summary: nominalized in Brief

The verb 'nominalized' [ˈnɑːmɪnəlaɪzd] refers to the process of turning a non-noun word into a noun, or using a noun to refer to something that is not a person, place, or thing. Examples include nominalizing the word 'running' in the sentence 'I like running', and creating the noun 'happiness' from the adjective 'happy'. Synonyms include 'nounify' and 'nominate'.