How Do You Spell CONSERVATIZE?

Pronunciation: [kənsˈɜːvɐtˌa͡ɪz] (IPA)

The word "conservatize" is spelled with a "z" at the end instead of an "s" because the root word "conservative" ends in a voiced consonant (v). In English, voiced consonants (such as v, b, d, g, etc.) are typically followed by the letter "z" when a suffix beginning with a vowel is added. The IPA phonetic transcription of "conservatize" is /kənˈsɜːvətaɪz/, with stress on the third syllable. This word means to make something more conservative or to adopt conservative principles.

CONSERVATIZE Meaning and Definition

1. Conservatize is a verb that refers to the act of making something or someone more conservative or conforming to traditional values, beliefs, or practices. It involves transforming or influencing ideas, policies, behaviors, or institutions in order to align them with conservative principles.

   In a political context, to conservatize means to adopt or promote conservative ideologies, such as limited government intervention, traditional moral values, fiscal responsibility, and the preservation of established institutions or customs. This may involve advocating for policies that prioritize individual freedom, free markets, and a focus on personal responsibility.

   Beyond politics, conservatize can also be applied to other areas. For example, in social settings, it can refer to the process of encouraging more conventional or restrained behavior, emphasizing respect for authority or established social norms and customs. In the business world, it can involve adopting more risk-averse strategies, emphasizing stability and sticking to tried-and-true methods rather than embracing innovation.

   Furthermore, conservatize can also describe the impact of outside influences on a particular culture or society. For instance, globalization and the introduction of foreign ideas or practices may lead to resistance or a pushback towards more traditional or conservative modes of living.

   Overall, the term conservatize encompasses the idea of making something more conservative, either through deliberate actions or as a response to external influences aiming to maintain or restore traditional values, beliefs, or practices.

Common Misspellings for CONSERVATIZE

• confervitize

Etymology of CONSERVATIZE

The word "conservatize" is derived from the noun "conservative" and the suffix "-ize".

The noun "conservative" originates from the late 14th century and has its roots in the Latin word "conservare", meaning "to preserve, keep intact, guard". It is derived from the combination of "con" (meaning "together") and "servare" (meaning "to keep safe, protect"). The term initially referred to someone who seeks to maintain existing institutions and practices while resisting change.

The suffix "-ize" in English comes from Greek roots and is used to form verbs indicating the process of making or becoming something. It is derived from the Greek "-izein" or "-izeion".

Conjugate verb Conservatize

CONDITIONAL

I would conservatize

you would conservatize

he/she/it would conservatize

we would conservatize

they would conservatize

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be conservatizing

you would be conservatizing

he/she/it would be conservatizing

we would be conservatizing

they would be conservatizing

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have conservatize

you would have conservatize

he/she/it would have conservatize

we would have conservatize

they would have conservatize

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been conservatizing

you would have been conservatizing

he/she/it would have been conservatizing

we would have been conservatizing

they would have been conservatizing

FUTURE

I will conservatize

you will conservatize

he/she/it will conservatize

we will conservatize

they will conservatize

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be conservatizing

you will be conservatizing

he/she/it will be conservatizing

we will be conservatizing

they will be conservatizing

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have conservatized

you will have conservatized

he/she/it will have conservatized

we will have conservatized

they will have conservatized

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been conservatizing

you will have been conservatizing

he/she/it will have been conservatizing

we will have been conservatizing

they will have been conservatizing

IMPERATIVE

you conservatize

we let´s conservatize

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to conservatize

PAST

I conservatized

you conservatized

he/she/it conservatized

we conservatized

they conservatized

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was conservatizing

you were conservatizing

he/she/it was conservatizing

we were conservatizing

they were conservatizing

PAST PARTICIPLE

conservatized

PAST PERFECT

I had conservatized

you had conservatized

he/she/it had conservatized

we had conservatized

they had conservatized

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been conservatizing

you had been conservatizing

he/she/it had been conservatizing

we had been conservatizing

they had been conservatizing

PRESENT

I conservatize

you conservatize

he/she/it conservatizes

we conservatize

they conservatize

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am conservatizing

you are conservatizing

he/she/it is conservatizing

we are conservatizing

they are conservatizing

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

conservatizing

PRESENT PERFECT

I have conservatized

you have conservatized

he/she/it has conservatized

we have conservatized

they have conservatized

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been conservatizing

you have been conservatizing

he/she/it has been conservatizing

we have been conservatizing

they have been conservatizing