Appellativization
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Appellativization is a noun meaning (linguistics) The process of a proper name becoming a common noun.
Meaning
(linguistics) The process of a proper name becoming a common noun.
Word Forms
- appellativizations
- appellativisation
Antonyms for appellativization
Common opposites include proprialization, deappellativization.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include nominalization, denominalization, naming, adjectivization, obligatorification, nominatum.
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