denominalization

US/diˌnɑ.mɪ.nəl.ɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/

noun

The process through which a noun becomes a verb related to the use of said noun.

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Meanings

noundenominalization (countable and uncountable, plural denominalizations)

plural denominalizations · alternative denominalisation

  1. countableuncountablehuman sciencesThe process through which a noun becomes a verb related to the use of said noun.

Origin

From de- + nominal + -ization.

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Rhymes & wordplay

Rhymes with denominalization

informationeducationlocationapplicationassociationadministrationorganizationcorporationregistrationAsianfoundationcommunicationpopulationnavigationstationaccommodationoperationpublicationvacationtransportationevaluationimplementationinstallationnation
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Cite this entry
APA

denominalization. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/denominalization

MLA

“denominalization.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/denominalization. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “denominalization,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/denominalization.

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