practicalize
|prac-ti-ca-lize|
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/ˈpræk.tɪ.kə.laɪz/
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/ˈpræk.tɪk(ə)laɪz/
making practical
Etymology
'practicalize' is formed in modern English from the adjective 'practical' + the verb-forming suffix '-ize', where the suffix '-ize' came into English (via French and Latin) to mean 'to make' or 'to render'.
'practical' comes from Latin 'practicus' and Greek 'praktikos' (from the verb 'prassein'/'prattein' meaning 'to do, to act'). The productive English suffix '-ize' derives from Greek '-izein' through Latin '-izare' and Old French '-iser', and was added to 'practical' to create 'practicalize' (to make practical).
Initially and historically the combination was used to express 'make practical' or 'render usable'; this meaning has been retained in modern usage as 'to put into practical use or effect.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the act or result of making something practical; the process of putting ideas or plans into practical use (NOTE: this is a nominalization derived from 'practicalize').
The practicalization of the new technique required additional testing and funding.
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Verb 1
to make practical; to render (an idea, plan, method, etc.) practical or applicable; to put into practical use or effect.
The team sought to practicalize the theory by building a working prototype.
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Last updated: 2026/01/09 01:05