How Do You Spell ITALICIZE?

Pronunciation: [ɪtˈalɪsˌa͡ɪz] (IPA)

The correct spelling of the word "italicize" is i-t-a-l-i-c-i-z-e. This word is derived from the noun "italic," which refers to a style of typeface that is slanted to the right. The suffix "-ize" is added to "italic" to create a verb, meaning to make something italic. The phonetic transcription for "italicize" is /ɪˈtæl ɪˌsaɪz/, with emphasis on the second syllable. This word is commonly used in the context of text formatting in writing and publishing.

ITALICIZE Meaning and Definition

1. Italicize is a verb that refers to the act of rendering text or typeface in italics or an inclined or slanted form. This formatting technique is commonly used to emphasize certain words or phrases, to denote a title or publication, or to differentiate a foreign word or phrase from ordinary text. Italicizing text can help to provide visual emphasis or indicate a distinct style, tone, or meaning within written content.

   To italicize text, one must modify the text's appearance using typographical tools. In traditional publishing, it involves adjusting the font style to an italic typeface, which is usually displayed in a slightly slanted or oblique form. This technique allows for a noticeable contrast with regular upright text, aiding in the identification of emphasized or noteworthy information. In digital or word processing contexts, italics are typically applied through software tools or formatting options, allowing users to select and modify text styles.

   The usage of italics varies across different domains. In academic and professional writing, it is often employed for titles of books, journals, newspapers, films, or television shows, as well as to denote citations, foreign words, scientific names, or variables in mathematics and scientific notations. Additionally, in creative writing, italicizing text can be used to indicate thoughts, inner dialogue, or direct quotes. By italicizing specific text within a body of written work, authors can effectively convey nuance, express certain emotions, or guide the reader's attention to crucial elements.

Top Common Misspellings for ITALICIZE *

• italisize 40%

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Other Common Misspellings for ITALICIZE

• italize
• italisized
• itallicized
• italice
• italicizm
• italiciem
• italicim
• Italicicm
• Italicque
• italizise
• Italicsize

Etymology of ITALICIZE

The word "italicize" is derived from the noun "italic", which refers to a style of writing or typeface that slants to the right. The term originated from "Italicus", which was used to describe the style of letters that were introduced by printers in Italy during the 16th century. "Italicus" itself is derived from the Latin word "italicus", which relates to Italy. Over time, "italicize" developed as a verb form of "italic", specifically used to indicate the action of emphasizing or highlighting text by setting it in italics.

Similar spelling words for ITALICIZE

• Atlases,
• utilizes,
• idealizes,
• ateliosis,
• italicise,
• Autolyses,
• idolizes,
• italic,
• idealises,
• ateleioses,
• italicizes,
• Italicized,
• utilises,
• ateleosis,
• idiolizes,
• autolysis,
• autolyzes,
• edelweisses,
• idolises,
• ateleiosis,
• idlesses.

Conjugate verb Italicize

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have italicized

you would have italicized

he/she/it would have italicized

we would have italicized

they would have italicized

I would have italicize

you would have italicize

he/she/it would have italicize

we would have italicize

they would have italicize

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been italicizing

you would have been italicizing

he/she/it would have been italicizing

we would have been italicizing

they would have been italicizing

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would italicize

you would italicize

he/she/it would italicize

we would italicize

they would italicize

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be italicizing

you would be italicizing

he/she/it would be italicizing

we would be italicizing

they would be italicizing

FUTURE

I will italicize

you will italicize

he/she/it will italicize

we will italicize

they will italicize

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be italicizing

you will be italicizing

he/she/it will be italicizing

we will be italicizing

they will be italicizing

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have italicized

you will have italicized

he/she/it will have italicized

we will have italicized

they will have italicized

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been italicizing

you will have been italicizing

he/she/it will have been italicizing

we will have been italicizing

they will have been italicizing

IMPERATIVE

you italicize

we let´s italicize

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to italicize

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was italicizing

you were italicizing

he/she/it was italicizing

we were italicizing

they were italicizing

PAST PARTICIPLE

italicized

PAST PERFECT

I had italicized

you had italicized

he/she/it had italicized

we had italicized

they had italicized

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been italicizing

you had been italicizing

he/she/it had been italicizing

we had been italicizing

they had been italicizing

PRESENT

I italicize

you italicize

he/she/it italicizes

we italicize

they italicize

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am italicizing

you are italicizing

he/she/it is italicizing

we are italicizing

they are italicizing

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

italicizing

PRESENT PERFECT

I have italicized

you have italicized

he/she/it has italicized

we have italicized

they have italicized

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been italicizing

you have been italicizing

he/she/it has been italicizing

we have been italicizing

they have been italicizing

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it italicize

SIMPLE PAST

I italicized

you italicized

he/she/it italicized

we italicized

they italicized