verbalization
|ver/bal/i/za/tion|
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/ˌvɜːrbələˈzeɪʃən/
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/ˌvɜːbəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/
(verbalize)
expressing in words
Etymology
Etymology Information
'verbalization' originates from the Latin word 'verbum,' meaning 'word.'
Historical Evolution
'verbalization' evolved from the Latin 'verbum' through the French 'verbaliser,' eventually becoming the modern English word 'verbalize.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to express in words,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the act of expressing something in words.
The verbalization of her thoughts helped clarify her ideas.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35