cantonize

can·ton·ize

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kan-tn-ahyz, -tuh-nahyz, kan-ton-ahyz]
- /ˈkæn tnˌaɪz, -təˌnaɪz, kænˈtɒn aɪz/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kan-tn-ahyz, -tuh-nahyz, kan-ton-ahyz]
- /ˈkæn tnˌaɪz, -təˌnaɪz, kænˈtɒn aɪz/

Definitions of cantonize word

verb cantonize to divide into cantons 3
verb with object cantonize canton (def 7). 1
verb cantonize (Transitive Verb) To divide into cantons or small districts. 0

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Origin of cantonize

First appearance:

before 1595

One of the 38% oldest English words

First recorded in 1595-1605; canton + -ize

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Parts of speech for Cantonize

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Cantonize

cantonize popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 37% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 68% 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.

cantonize usage trend in Literature

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