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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [kuh-tab-uh-lahyz]
- /kəˈtæb əˌlaɪz/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [kuh-tab-uh-lahyz]
- /kəˈtæb əˌlaɪz/
Definitions of catabolize word
- verb catabolize to subject to catabolism 3
- intransitive verb catabolize to undergo or cause to undergo catabolism 3
- verb with object catabolize to cause (a nutrient or other substance) to undergo catabolism. 1
- verb without object catabolize to be subjected to catabolism. 1
- noun catabolize (intransitive) to undergo catabolism. 1
- verb catabolize (Transitive Verb) to cause a substance to undergo catabolism. 0
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Origin of catabolize
First appearance:
before 1925 One of the 11% newest English words
First recorded in 1925-30; catabol(ism) + -ize
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Parts of speech for Catabolize
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
catabolize popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 50% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 69% 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.
catabolize usage trend in Literature
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