politicized
|pol-i-ti-cized|
/pəˈlɪtɪsaɪz/
(politicize)
made political
Etymology
'politicized' originates from modern English, specifically the verb 'politicize', which is formed from the adjective 'politic' + the verb-forming suffix '-ize'. 'Politic' comes via Latin and Old French from Greek 'politikós' meaning 'of citizens or the state'.
'politic' changed from Greek 'politikós' into Latin 'politicus', then into Old French 'politique' and Middle English 'politic'. The verb was later formed in English as 'politicize' (via -ize from Greek -izein through Latin/French), and produced the past/past-participle 'politicized'.
Initially, related words meant 'of citizens or the state' (public/political matters), and over time the verb 'politicize' came to mean 'to make or treat as political'; this core meaning has largely remained, though modern use often implies partisan or strategic influence.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
past tense form of 'politicize'.
She politicized the research findings to support her argument.
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Verb 2
past participle form of 'politicize'.
The decision had been politicized by competing interests.
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Adjective 1
made political or influenced by political considerations; presented or treated in political terms.
The debate became highly politicized during the campaign.
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