desocialize

de·so·cial·ize

D d

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [dee-soh-shuh-lahyz]
- /diˈsoʊ ʃəˌlaɪz/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [dee-soh-shuh-lahyz]
- /diˈsoʊ ʃəˌlaɪz/

Definitions of desocialize word

verb with object desocialize to remove from a customary social environment: Imprisonment desocializes the inmates. 1
verb desocialize (Transitive Verb) To take out of a social context; individualize. 0
verb desocialize (Transitive Verb) To cause to withdraw from society. 0
verb desocialize (Transitive Verb) To cause to cease to be politically socialist. 0

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Origin of desocialize

First appearance:

before 1885

One of the 21% newest English words

First recorded in 1885-90; de- + socialize

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Parts of speech for Desocialize

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Desocialize

desocialize 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 54% 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.

desocialize usage trend in Literature

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