How Do You Spell NOMINALIZE?

Pronunciation: [nˈɒmɪnə͡lˌa͡ɪz] (IPA)

Nominalize is a verb that means to turn a word or phrase into a noun. It is spelled with a "n" sound at the beginning (represented by the symbol /n/) followed by the "oh" sound (represented by the symbol /oʊ/) and then the "m" sound (/m/). The next two sounds are the "ih" (represented by /ɪ/) and the "n" sounds again. Finally, it ends with the "uh" sound (/ə/) and the "l" sound (/l/). In IPA phonetic transcription, the word is written as /ˈnɑmənəˌlaɪz/.

Meaning and Definition
Common Misspellings
Etymology
Conjugate verb
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NOMINALIZE Meaning and Definition

  1. Nominalize, as a verb, refers to the process of transforming a word or phrase into a noun, especially by adding a suffix or reformatting the term. It involves the conversion of a word or concept that typically functions as another part of speech, such as a verb or adjective, into a noun form for clarity or ease of use in certain contexts.

    When nominalizing a word, the focus shifts from describing an action or state to emphasizing the particular concept or object itself. This transformation is often achieved by adding a suffix, such as -ation, -ment, or -ness, to the base form of the word. For instance, transforming the verb "complicate" into the noun form "complication" nominalizes the action or process of complicating. Similarly, converting the adjective "happy" into the noun "happiness" nominalizes the state or quality of being happy.

    Nominalization plays a significant role in various aspects of language, including grammar, syntax, and semantics. It allows speakers and writers to simplify, clarify, or refine their expression, enabling them to convey ideas more effectively. In addition, nominalized nouns often facilitate academic or technical discussions, as they can offer a concise and precise way to refer to complex or abstract concepts.

    However, it is important to use nominalization judiciously, as excessive use may result in an unnecessarily convoluted or jargon-filled language. Striking the right balance between precision and clarity is essential when employing nominalization in order to maintain effective communication.

Common Misspellings for NOMINALIZE

  • nominalise
  • bominalize
  • mominalize
  • jominalize
  • hominalize
  • niminalize
  • nkminalize
  • nlminalize
  • npminalize
  • n0minalize
  • n9minalize
  • noninalize
  • nokinalize
  • nojinalize
  • nomunalize
  • nomjnalize
  • nomknalize
  • nomonalize
  • nom9nalize
  • nom8nalize
  • nominallize
  • Nomenalize

Etymology of NOMINALIZE

The word "nominalize" is derived from the noun "nominal", which comes from the Latin word "nomen", meaning "name". In Latin, "nominalis" refers to something pertaining to a name or noun. The word "nominal" entered the English language in the late 14th century, meaning "pertaining to nouns or names". The suffix "-ize" is derived from the Greek "-izein", which is used to form verbs indicating the act or process of making or causing something. Thus, "nominalize" was formed to describe the act of turning something into a noun or treating something as a noun.

Conjugate verb Nominalize

CONDITIONAL

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

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

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

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have nominalize
you would have nominalize
he/she/it would have nominalize
we would have nominalize
they would have nominalize

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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

FUTURE

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

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

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

FUTURE PERFECT

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

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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

IMPERATIVE

you nominalize
we let´s nominalize

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to nominalize

PAST

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

PAST CONTINUOUS

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

PAST PARTICIPLE

nominalized

PAST PERFECT

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

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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

PRESENT

I nominalize
you nominalize
he/she/it nominalizes
we nominalize
they nominalize

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

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

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

nominalizing

PRESENT PERFECT

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

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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