Meanings
nounlobotomization (uncountable)
alternative lobotomisation
- uncountablePerforming a lobotomy, the act of lobotomizing.
Those inclined to lament golden ages long past might be inclined to put forth this distinguished musician’s latest gig as evidence of the lobotomization of musical theater in recent years.
2007 September 2, Charles Isherwood, “Serious Conductor Answers the Call of the Roller Disco”, in New York Times
Origin
Translations
Catalan lobotomització
- lobotomitzacióTranslations
French lobotomisation
- lobotomisationTranslations
German Lobotomisierung
- LobotomisierungTranslations
Italian lobotomizzazione
- lobotomizzazioneTranslations
Portuguese lobotomização
- lobotomizaçãoTranslations
Spanish lobotomización
- lobotomizaciónTranslations
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APA
lobotomization. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/lobotomization
MLA
“lobotomization.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/lobotomization. Accessed November 3, 2026.
Chicago
WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “lobotomization,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/lobotomization.
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