substantivization

[US]/ˌsʌbstəntɪvɪˈzeɪʃən/
[UK]/ˌsʌbstəntɪvɪˈzeɪʃən/

Translation

n.the process of converting a word or phrase into a noun, or the result of such a process

Phrases & Collocations

substantivization process

substantivization rule

substantivization in

the substantivization

substantivization of

english substantivization

verbal substantivization

substantivization phenomenon

Example Sentences

the substantivization of adjectives is a common feature in german grammar.

linguists analyze the process of substantivization in various languages.

the substantivization of abstract concepts helps clarify philosophical arguments.

substantivization allows speakers to treat actions as things.

the frequent substantivization of verbs characterizes bureaucratic writing.

we studied the rules regarding substantivization in english syntax.

the substantivization of "the poor" serves as a classic example.

academic texts often rely on the substantivization of complex processes.

some argue that substantivization can make sentences sound stiff.

the historical substantivization of this term changed its usage.

rapid substantivization is a phenomenon observed in modern slang.

he demonstrated how substantivization affects the sentence structure.

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