How Do You Spell NIGGARDIZE?

Pronunciation: [nˈɪɡədˌa͡ɪz] (IPA)

The word "niggardize" is spelled with two g's and a z, despite its similarities to the racial slur "nigger." The word is pronounced as /ˈnɪɡədaɪz/ and means to be stingy or parsimonious. The origins of the word come from the Middle English word "nygard," meaning miserly, and the suffix "-ize," indicating a verb or action. Despite the innocuous origins of the word, it has been the source of controversy and debate due to its perceived racial connotations. It is important to remember to use words with care and consideration, regardless of their spelling or origins.

NIGGARDIZE Meaning and Definition

1. "Niggardize" is a verb that refers to the act of being excessively frugal or miserly, often to the point of withholding or limiting resources, in order to save or conserve. This word is derived from the noun "niggard," which is an archaic term that signifies a person who is excessively cautious with their money or stingy in their spending habits. It is important to note that "niggardize" is unrelated to racial or ethnic slurs, even though the two words may sound similar.

   When someone "niggardizes," they typically exhibit behavior such as closely monitoring and limiting expenses, meticulously counting every penny, or showing reluctance to spend money, even when necessary. The main motive behind "niggardizing" is often to accumulate or save resources, whether it be finances, materials, or time.

   This verb can be most commonly found in literature from previous centuries, and it may carry a slightly negative connotation as it implies an overly cautious approach towards managing resources. It can be used to describe an individual's actions or a collective behavior such as a company or government's decision to minimize expenditures. However, due to its somewhat archaic usage and the potential for confusion, it is recommended to exercise caution when using "niggardize" in modern contexts to ensure it is not misunderstood or misinterpreted.

Etymology of NIGGARDIZE

The word "niggardize" is derived from the noun "niggard", which means a stingy or miserly person. However, it is important to note that this word is completely unrelated to racial slurs or offensive language. The earlier form of "niggard" appeared around the 14th century and is thought to have derived from the Old Norse word "hnǫggr", meaning "stingy" or "miserly". Over time, the suffix "-ize" was added to create the verb form "niggardize", meaning to act in a stingy or miserly manner.

Conjugate verb Niggardize

CONDITIONAL

I would niggardize

you would niggardize

he/she/it would niggardize

we would niggardize

they would niggardize

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be niggardizing

you would be niggardizing

he/she/it would be niggardizing

we would be niggardizing

they would be niggardizing

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have niggardize

you would have niggardize

he/she/it would have niggardize

we would have niggardize

they would have niggardize

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been niggardizing

you would have been niggardizing

he/she/it would have been niggardizing

we would have been niggardizing

they would have been niggardizing

FUTURE

I will niggardize

you will niggardize

he/she/it will niggardize

we will niggardize

they will niggardize

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be niggardizing

you will be niggardizing

he/she/it will be niggardizing

we will be niggardizing

they will be niggardizing

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have niggardized

you will have niggardized

he/she/it will have niggardized

we will have niggardized

they will have niggardized

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been niggardizing

you will have been niggardizing

he/she/it will have been niggardizing

we will have been niggardizing

they will have been niggardizing

IMPERATIVE

you niggardize

we let´s niggardize

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to niggardize

PAST

I niggardized

you niggardized

he/she/it niggardized

we niggardized

they niggardized

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was niggardizing

you were niggardizing

he/she/it was niggardizing

we were niggardizing

they were niggardizing

PAST PARTICIPLE

niggardized

PAST PERFECT

I had niggardized

you had niggardized

he/she/it had niggardized

we had niggardized

they had niggardized

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been niggardizing

you had been niggardizing

he/she/it had been niggardizing

we had been niggardizing

they had been niggardizing

PRESENT

I niggardize

you niggardize

he/she/it niggardizes

we niggardize

they niggardize

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am niggardizing

you are niggardizing

he/she/it is niggardizing

we are niggardizing

they are niggardizing

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

niggardizing

PRESENT PERFECT

I have niggardized

you have niggardized

he/she/it has niggardized

we have niggardized

they have niggardized

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been niggardizing

you have been niggardizing

he/she/it has been niggardizing

we have been niggardizing

they have been niggardizing