ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Pejorativization

Definition & Meaning

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Pejorativization is a noun meaning (linguistics) The process by which a term gains a more negative connotation over time.

Meaning

(linguistics) The process by which a term gains a more negative connotation over time.

Synonyms for pejorativization

Depending on context, synonyms include pejoration.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include pejoration, amelioration, bastardization, pejority, linguisticization, diminutivization.

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