moralization

mor·al·ize

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [mawr-uh-lahyz, mor-]
- /ˈmɔr əˌlaɪz, ˈmɒr-/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [mawr-uh-lahyz, mor-]
- /ˈmɔr əˌlaɪz, ˈmɒr-/

Definitions of moralization word

verb without object moralization to reflect on or express opinions about something in terms of right and wrong, especially in a self-righteous or tiresome way. 1
verb with object moralization to explain in a moral sense, or draw a moral from. 1
verb with object moralization to improve the morals of. 1
noun moralization The act of moralizing. 1

See all 4 definitions of moralization

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Origin of moralization

First appearance:

before 1350

One of the 20% oldest English words

1350-1400; Middle English moralisen < Medieval Latin mōrālizāre. See moral, -ize

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Parts of speech for Moralization

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Moralization

moralization popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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