canalization

ca·nal·i·za·tion

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [kuh-nal-uh-zey-shuh n, kan-l-]
- /kəˌnæl əˈzeɪ ʃən, ˌkæn l-/
- /ˌkæ.nə.laɪ.ˈzeɪʃ.n̩/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kuh-nal-uh-zey-shuh n, kan-l-]
- /kəˌnæl əˈzeɪ ʃən, ˌkæn l-/

Definitions of canalization word

noun canalization the act of canalizing 3
noun canalization a system of canals or channels 3
noun canalization the formation of canals in the body tissues, naturally or artificially, as sometimes to drain wounds 3
noun canalization the formation of canals; the act of canalizing. 1
noun canalization Biology. the development of an organism along relatively predictable pathways despite abnormality or injury. 1
noun canalization Alternative spelling of canalisation. 1

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Origin of canalization

First appearance:

before 1840

One of the 33% newest English words

First recorded in 1840-50; canalize + -ation

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Parts of speech for Canalization

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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canalization popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% 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.

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