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penalization

|pe/na/li/za/tion|

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/ˌpiːnələˈzeɪʃən/

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/ˌpiːnəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/

(penalize)

impose a penalty

Base Form3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent ParticipleAdjectiveAdjective
penalizepenalizespenalizedpenalizedpenalizingpenalpenalized
Etymology
Etymology Information

'penalization' originates from the Latin word 'poena,' meaning 'penalty' or 'punishment.'

Historical Evolution

'Poena' transformed into the Old French word 'penal,' and eventually became the modern English word 'penalization.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to impose a penalty,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

the act of imposing a penalty or punishment.

The penalization of the player was due to unsportsmanlike conduct.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42