How Do You Spell DENATURALIZE?

Pronunciation: [dɛnˈat͡ʃəɹə͡lˌa͡ɪz] (IPA)

Denaturalize is spelled with a "d" followed by "e-n-a-t-u-r-a-l-i-z-e". The word is pronounced as /diːˈnætʃrəlaɪz/. It means to revoke or remove one's citizenship or nationality, or to strip someone of their natural characteristics or qualities. The word is derived from the prefix "de-" meaning "remove" and "naturalize", which means to grant citizenship or to make someone feel at home in a new environment. The word can also be spelled as "denaturalise" with a British English spelling.

DENATURALIZE Meaning and Definition

  1. Denaturalize is a verb that refers to the act of stripping or revoking someone's citizenship or naturalization, thus rendering them stateless or removing their legal status as a citizen of a particular country. It involves the formal and legal process of invalidating or canceling an individual's acquired citizenship, thereby revoking the rights, privileges, and responsibilities associated with being a citizen.

    When a government denaturalizes someone, they are essentially taking away the rights and benefits conferred upon them through the naturalization process. This can occur when it is discovered that the individual provided false information during their application process or obtained citizenship through fraudulent means.

    Denaturalization can also be used as a tool by governments in cases where an individual is deemed to have engaged in activities that threaten national security, commit serious crimes, or exhibit disloyalty towards the country. In such cases, denaturalization can be instigated as a measure to protect the state's interests and maintain security.

    The process of denaturalization varies across different countries, but it typically involves legal proceedings where evidence is presented to prove the grounds for revoking citizenship. Denaturalization can have severe consequences for the affected individuals, as it may lead to deportation, restrictions on travel, and loss of various benefits associated with citizenship.

    Overall, denaturalize denotes the formal act of revoking an individual's citizenship or naturalization, effectively making them stateless or depriving them of the privileges and rights conferred by a country's citizenship.

Common Misspellings for DENATURALIZE

  • desnaturalise
  • senaturalize
  • xenaturalize
  • cenaturalize
  • fenaturalize
  • renaturalize
  • eenaturalize
  • dwnaturalize
  • dsnaturalize
  • ddnaturalize
  • drnaturalize
  • d4naturalize
  • d3naturalize
  • debaturalize
  • dematuralize
  • dejaturalize
  • dehaturalize
  • denzturalize
  • densturalize
  • denwturalize
  • desnaturalize
  • denaturalizee
  • denaturilize

Etymology of DENATURALIZE

The word "denaturalize" originates from the combination of two Latin roots: "de-" and "naturalis".

The prefix "de-" is often used to indicate negation or reversal, and it comes from the Latin word "de", meaning "down" or "off". It serves to negate the meaning of the word it is attached to.

The root "naturalis" is derived from the Latin word "natura", which means "nature". It refers to something that is in accordance with nature, innate, or inherent.

When these two components are combined, "denaturalize" is formed, meaning to reverse or negate something's natural state or characteristics. It generally refers to the process of abolishing or revoking someone's citizenship or legal status as a naturalized citizen.

Similar spelling words for DENATURALIZE

Conjugate verb Denaturalize

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have denaturalized
you would have denaturalized
he/she/it would have denaturalized
we would have denaturalized
they would have denaturalized
I would have denaturalize
you would have denaturalize
he/she/it would have denaturalize
we would have denaturalize
they would have denaturalize

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been denaturalizing
you would have been denaturalizing
he/she/it would have been denaturalizing
we would have been denaturalizing
they would have been denaturalizing

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would denaturalize
you would denaturalize
he/she/it would denaturalize
we would denaturalize
they would denaturalize

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be denaturalizing
you would be denaturalizing
he/she/it would be denaturalizing
we would be denaturalizing
they would be denaturalizing

FUTURE

I will denaturalize
you will denaturalize
he/she/it will denaturalize
we will denaturalize
they will denaturalize

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be denaturalizing
you will be denaturalizing
he/she/it will be denaturalizing
we will be denaturalizing
they will be denaturalizing

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have denaturalized
you will have denaturalized
he/she/it will have denaturalized
we will have denaturalized
they will have denaturalized

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been denaturalizing
you will have been denaturalizing
he/she/it will have been denaturalizing
we will have been denaturalizing
they will have been denaturalizing

IMPERATIVE

you denaturalize
we let´s denaturalize

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to denaturalize

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was denaturalizing
you were denaturalizing
he/she/it was denaturalizing
we were denaturalizing
they were denaturalizing

PAST PARTICIPLE

denaturalized

PAST PERFECT

I had denaturalized
you had denaturalized
he/she/it had denaturalized
we had denaturalized
they had denaturalized

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been denaturalizing
you had been denaturalizing
he/she/it had been denaturalizing
we had been denaturalizing
they had been denaturalizing

PRESENT

I denaturalize
you denaturalize
he/she/it denaturalizes
we denaturalize
they denaturalize

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am denaturalizing
you are denaturalizing
he/she/it is denaturalizing
we are denaturalizing
they are denaturalizing

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

denaturalizing

PRESENT PERFECT

I have denaturalized
you have denaturalized
he/she/it has denaturalized
we have denaturalized
they have denaturalized

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been denaturalizing
you have been denaturalizing
he/she/it has been denaturalizing
we have been denaturalizing
they have been denaturalizing

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it denaturalize

SIMPLE PAST

I denaturalized
you denaturalized
he/she/it denaturalized
we denaturalized
they denaturalized

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