legitimization

le·git·i·mize

L l

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [li-jit-uh-mahyz]
- /lɪˈdʒɪt əˌmaɪz/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [li-jit-uh-mahyz]
- /lɪˈdʒɪt əˌmaɪz/

Definitions of legitimization word

verb with object legitimization to make legitimate. 1
noun legitimization The process of legitimizing, of making legitimate and/or legal. 1
noun legitimization act of making sth legitimate 1

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Origin of legitimization

First appearance:

before 1840

One of the 33% newest English words

1840-50; < Latin lēgitim(us) (see legitim) + -ize

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Parts of speech for Legitimization

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Legitimization

legitimization popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 61% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 71% 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.

legitimization usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for legitimization

noun legitimization

passage — a slow, cadenced trot executed with great elevation of the feet and characterized by a moment of suspension before the feet strike the ground.

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