nominalization

noun

nom·​i·​nal·​iza·​tion

ˌnämənᵊlə̇ˈzāshən,

-mnəl-

plural -s

: the process or result of forming a noun or noun phrase from a clause or a verb

Word History

Etymology

nominal entry 2 + -ization

First Known Use

1911, in the meaning defined above

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