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Latinized

|lat-in-ized|

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/ˈlætɪˌnaɪzd/

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/ˈlætɪnaɪzd/

(latinize)

make Latin

Base Form	Plural	Plural	Present	3rd Person Sing.	3rd Person Sing.	Past	Past	Past Participle	Past Participle	Present Participle	Present Participle	Noun	Noun	Adjective
latinize	latinizations	latinisations	latinise	latinizes	latinises	latinized	latinised	latinized	latinised	latinizing	latinising	latinization	latinisation	latinized

Etymology

Etymology Information

'Latinized' ultimately derives from Latin 'Latinus' (meaning 'Latin') combined with the verb-forming suffix '-ize' (via Greek -izein and Late Latin/Medieval Latin formations).

Historical Evolution

'latinize' entered English in the 17th century from Medieval Latin latinizare/latinizare (to make Latin) and earlier from Latin 'Latinus' + a verb-forming element; the English past/past-participle form 'latinized' developed from that verb.

Meaning Changes

Originally related specifically to making words or names conform to Latin; over time it has broadened to include adopting Latin style, forms, or characteristics more generally.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Verb 1

past tense or past participle form of 'latinize' — to make something Latin in language, form, or style.

Many medieval names were Latinized by clerks when entered into official records.

Synonyms

latinised (UK)Romanizedconverted to Latin

Antonyms

preserveretain original form

Adjective 1

rendered into Latin or given characteristics of Latin language or style; expressed or adapted in Latin form.

A Latinized version of the inscription was published in the journal.

Synonyms