phantomize
phantomize · phantomizes · phantomized · phantomizing
To make phantom-like or spiritual, or transport into a ghostly realmTo make phantom-like or spiritual, or transport into a ghostly realm.
Meaning
2 senses(dated, derogatory, transitive)To make phantom-like or spiritual, or transport into a ghostly realm.
(transitive)To remove (a goal in a model) from consideration by ensuring it is achieved in advance.
Origin
From phantom + -ize.From phantom + -ize.
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Forms
phantomizes, phantomizing, phantomized, phantomized| Base form | phantomize · to phantomize |
|---|---|
| 3rd person singular | phantomizes |
| Present participle | phantomizing |
| Past simple | phantomized |
| Past participle | phantomized |
regular · Lesson
Word family
2 related wordsRelatedphantomization
Derivedphantomizer
Lessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle