Nominalize
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈnɒmɪnəlaɪz/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Nominalize is a verb meaning (linguistics) To use as or change into a noun, often by affixing a morpheme.
Meaning
(linguistics) To use as or change into a noun, often by affixing a morpheme.
More Meanings
- (philosophy) To make nominalistic.
Example Sentences
But, Dretske asks, what happens when we nominalize a propositional allomorph?
To nominalize an adjective that refers to a known noun, the articles el, la, los, and las are used (Unit 11 §59); to nominalize an adjective that does not refer to a known noun, the neuter article lo is used.
Word Forms
- nominalizes
- nominalizing
- nominalized
- nominalise
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include nominify, adnominalize, nounize, nounify, noun, substantify.
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