Definition of NOMINALIZATION

nominalization

Plural: nominalizations

Noun

  • A noun derived from an adjective, verb, etc., often (in English) by adding a suffix such as -ity, -tion or -ism.
  • The act or process of nominalizing; the use of such a noun.

Origin / Etymology

From nominal + -ization or nominalize + -ation.

Synonyms

nounification, substantivation, substantivisation

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