appellativization
appellativization · appellativizations
The process of a proper name becoming a common nounThe process of a proper name becoming a common noun.
Meaning
1 senses(US, countable, uncountable)The process of a proper name becoming a common noun.
Translations
2 languagesOrigin
From appellative + -ization.From appellative + -ization.
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Forms
plural: appellativizationsAntonyms
2 antonymsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable