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neutralization

neu·tral·i·za·tion
N n

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [noo-truh-luh-zey-shuh n, nyoo-]
    • /ˌnu trə ləˈzeɪ ʃən, ˌnyu-/
    • /njuːtrəlaɪˈzeɪʃn/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [noo-truh-luh-zey-shuh n, nyoo-]
    • /ˌnu trə ləˈzeɪ ʃən, ˌnyu-/

Definitions of neutralization word

  • noun neutralization the act, process, or an instance of neutralizing. 1
  • noun neutralization the quality or condition of being neutralized. 1
  • noun neutralization Linguistics. the loss of a distinctive feature of one of a pair of phonemes that are otherwise differentiated on the basis of that feature, as the loss of voice as a distinctive feature between the -t- and -d- of latter and ladder. 1
  • noun neutralization The act of neutralizing. 1
  • noun neutralization counteraction of an effect 1
  • noun neutralization rendering sth ineffective 1

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Origin of neutralization

First appearance:

before 1800
One of the 42% newest English words
First recorded in 1800-10; neutralize + -ation

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Parts of speech for Neutralization

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

neutralization popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 62% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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Synonyms for neutralization

noun neutralization

  • nullification — an act or instance of nullifying.
  • frustration — act of frustrating; state of being frustrated: the frustration of the president's efforts.
  • counteraction — to act in opposition to; frustrate by contrary action.
  • removal — the act of removing.
  • counterbalancing — Present participle of counterbalance.

Antonyms for neutralization

noun neutralization

  • activation — to make active; cause to function or act.
  • approval — If you win someone's approval for something that you ask for or suggest, they agree to it.
  • confirmation — the act of confirming
  • establishment — The action of establishing something or being established.
  • enactment — The process of passing legislation.

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