defamiliarization

de·fa·mil·iar·i·za·tion

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [dee-fuh-mil-yer-uh-zey-shuh n]
- /ˌdi fəˌmɪl yər əˈzeɪ ʃən/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [dee-fuh-mil-yer-uh-zey-shuh n]
- /ˌdi fəˌmɪl yər əˈzeɪ ʃən/

Definitions of defamiliarization word

noun defamiliarization Art, Literature. a theory and technique, originating in the early 20th century, in which an artistic or literary work presents familiar objects or situations in an unfamiliar way, prolonging the perceptive process and allowing for a fresh perspective. 1
noun defamiliarization Alternative spelling of defamiliarisation. 1

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defamiliarization popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 86% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 65% 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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