parabolize

pa·rab·o·lize

P p

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [puh-rab-uh-lahyz]
- /pəˈræb əˌlaɪz/
- /pˈarəbˌɒlaɪz/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [puh-rab-uh-lahyz]
- /pəˈræb əˌlaɪz/

Definitions of parabolize word

verb with object parabolize to form as a parabola or paraboloid. 1
verb parabolize to explain by a parable 0
verb parabolize to shape like a parabola or paraboloid 0
verb transitive parabolize to express in or treat as a parable 0
verb transitive parabolize to make parabolic in shape 0

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Origin of parabolize

First appearance:

before 1590

One of the 37% oldest English words

1590-1600; < Late Latin parabol(a) parable + -ize

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Parts of speech for Parabolize

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Parabolize

parabolize popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 36% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 57% 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.

parabolize usage trend in Literature

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