Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

latinization

/ˌlæt.ɪ.naɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.33 in modern English

Syllables: la-tiniza-tion
IPA: /ˌlæt.ɪ.naɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/

21

Scrabble Score

12

Letters

3

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The act or process of Latinizing, of making Latin; including translating into Latin.

Countable; Uncountable

noun

Alternative letter-case form of Latinization.

Countable; Uncountable

Example Sentences

"[W]e are indebted for the term “merry-Andrew” to a native of the, at present, dullest little cluster of houses in England—this very identical Pevensey itself. It was there, that Andrew Borde, or, according to his own absurd latinization of his name, Andreas Perforatus, first saw the light."

Etymology

From Latinize + -ation.

Word Breakdown

Suffix: Latinize

Regional Pronunciation

British English: /ˌlæt.ɪ.naɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/

Usage

Inflected Forms

Latinizations (plural) Latinisation (alternative)

Frequently Paired Words

Romanization

Questions

How do you pronounce latinization?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˌlæt.ɪ.naɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/.
What does latinization mean?: The act or process of Latinizing, of making Latin; including translating into Latin.
Where does latinization come from?: From Latinize + -ation.

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