absolutize

ab·so·lut·ize

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ab-suh-loo-tahyz]
- /ˈæb sə luˌtaɪz/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ab-suh-loo-tahyz]
- /ˈæb sə luˌtaɪz/

Definitions of absolutize word

verb absolutize to make absolute 3
verb transitive absolutize to make absolute; make into an absolute 3
verb with object absolutize to render absolute; consider or declare perfect, complete, or unchangeable: Overzealous followers absolutized his theories. 1
noun absolutize (transitive) To make absolute. (First attested in the mid 20th century.). 1

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Origin of absolutize

First appearance:

before 1915

One of the 14% newest English words

First recorded in 1915-20; absolute + -ize

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Parts of speech for Absolutize

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Absolutize

absolutize popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 53% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 55% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

absolutize usage trend in Literature

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