How Do You Spell MACADAMIZE?

Pronunciation: [məkˈadɐmˌa͡ɪz] (IPA)

Macadamize is a word used to describe the process of creating a road surface using small broken stones. It is pronounced /məˈkadəmʌɪz/, with the stress on the second syllable. The word is spelled with a "c" instead of a "k" because it derives from the name of John Loudon McAdam, who invented the process. The "ize" suffix is used to indicate a process or an action, thus making "macadamize" mean "to pave with macadam." This spelling convention was popularized by American English and is still used worldwide.

MACADAMIZE Meaning and Definition

1. Macadamize is a verb that refers to the process of constructing or surfacing a road or street with a type of pavement known as macadam. The term is derived from the Scottish engineer John Loudon McAdam, who pioneered a revolutionary method of road construction in the early 19th century.

   To macadamize a road involves laying down multiple layers of crushed stone or gravel, each layer compacted tightly to form a firm and durable surface. This process typically includes preparing the roadbed by removing any unwanted materials or debris, then spreading and compacting the layers of stone. Water is sprinkled during the rolling or compacting process to help bind the stones together. These layers gradually create a solid, level road surface that can withstand heavy traffic and harsh weather conditions.

   Macadamized roads have been known for their improved longevity, resistance to rutting, and lower maintenance requirements compared to traditional dirt or gravel roads. The process of macadamizing has played a crucial role in the development of modern road systems, especially during the industrial revolution when transportation needs increased significantly.

   In contemporary usage, macadamize can also extend beyond road construction, referring to any process of surfacing or paving with crushed stone or gravel. It can be applied to various settings such as driveways, parking lots, and pathways.

Common Misspellings for MACADAMIZE

• macadamina
• macadamian
• nacadamize
• kacadamize
• jacadamize
• mzcadamize
• mscadamize
• mwcadamize
• mqcadamize
• maxadamize
• mavadamize
• mafadamize
• madadamize
• macadamizd
• macdamize
• macademize
• acadimizm
• macademie
• Acadamie

Etymology of MACADAMIZE

The word "macadamize" originated from the name of a Scottish engineer named John Loudon McAdam (1756–1836), who revolutionized road construction in the early 19th century. McAdam developed a new method of road surfacing that involved layering broken stone on a compacted sub-base, resulting in a smooth, durable, and low-maintenance surface. As his road construction method gained popularity, the verb "macadamize" was coined to describe the process of building roads using McAdam's technique. Over time, the term "macadamize" came to be used more broadly for any process of surfacing roads with a layer of compacted, crushed stone.

Similar spelling words for MACADAMIZE

• macadamia,
• Macadangdang,
• macadamized,
• macadam,
• macadamise,
• macadamia nut.

Conjugate verb Macadamize

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have macadamized

you would have macadamized

he/she/it would have macadamized

we would have macadamized

they would have macadamized

I would have macadamize

you would have macadamize

he/she/it would have macadamize

we would have macadamize

they would have macadamize

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been macadamizing

you would have been macadamizing

he/she/it would have been macadamizing

we would have been macadamizing

they would have been macadamizing

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would macadamize

you would macadamize

he/she/it would macadamize

we would macadamize

they would macadamize

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be macadamizing

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we would be macadamizing

they would be macadamizing

FUTURE

I will macadamize

you will macadamize

he/she/it will macadamize

we will macadamize

they will macadamize

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be macadamizing

you will be macadamizing

he/she/it will be macadamizing

we will be macadamizing

they will be macadamizing

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have macadamized

you will have macadamized

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we will have macadamized

they will have macadamized

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been macadamizing

you will have been macadamizing

he/she/it will have been macadamizing

we will have been macadamizing

they will have been macadamizing

IMPERATIVE

you macadamize

we let´s macadamize

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to macadamize

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was macadamizing

you were macadamizing

he/she/it was macadamizing

we were macadamizing

they were macadamizing

PAST PARTICIPLE

macadamized

PAST PERFECT

I had macadamized

you had macadamized

he/she/it had macadamized

we had macadamized

they had macadamized

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been macadamizing

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we had been macadamizing

they had been macadamizing

PRESENT

I macadamize

you macadamize

he/she/it macadamizes

we macadamize

they macadamize

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am macadamizing

you are macadamizing

he/she/it is macadamizing

we are macadamizing

they are macadamizing

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

macadamizing

PRESENT PERFECT

I have macadamized

you have macadamized

he/she/it has macadamized

we have macadamized

they have macadamized

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been macadamizing

you have been macadamizing

he/she/it has been macadamizing

we have been macadamizing

they have been macadamizing

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it macadamize

SIMPLE PAST

I macadamized

you macadamized

he/she/it macadamized

we macadamized

they macadamized