Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

lobotomization

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: lobotomiza-tion
IPA

27

Scrabble Score

14

Letters

2

Syllables

9

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Performing a lobotomy, the act of lobotomizing.

Uncountable

Example Sentences

"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."

Etymology

From lobotomize + -ation.

Word Breakdown

Suffix: lobotomize

Usage

Uncountable

Inflected Forms

lobotomisation (alternative)

Questions

What does lobotomization mean?: Performing a lobotomy, the act of lobotomizing.
Where does lobotomization come from?: From lobotomize + -ation.

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