delocalize

de·lo·cal·ize

D d

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [dee-loh-kuh-lahyz]
- /diˈloʊ kəˌlaɪz/
- /dɪlˈɒkəlˌaɪz/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [dee-loh-kuh-lahyz]
- /diˈloʊ kəˌlaɪz/

Definitions of delocalize word

verb delocalize to remove from the usual locality 3
verb delocalize to free from local influences 3
verb with object delocalize to remove from the proper or usual locality. 1
verb with object delocalize to free or remove from the restrictions of locality; free of localism, provincialism, or the like: to delocalize a person's accent. 1
noun delocalize Detach or remove (something) from a particular place or location, or from local limitations. 1
verb delocalize (biology) To remove from a locality. 0

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Origin of delocalize

First appearance:

before 1850

One of the 32% newest English words

First recorded in 1850-55; de- + localize

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Parts of speech for Delocalize

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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delocalize popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 44% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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