Temporized: meaning, definitions and examples

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temporized

 

[ ˈtɛmpəˌraɪz ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

postponement strategy

To temporize is to act or make decisions in a way that allows for delay, often to gain time or avoid making a decision. This can involve stalling or using evasive tactics to defer an issue until a more favorable time arises.

Synonyms

dawdle, delay, procrastinate, stall

Examples of usage

  • He decided to temporize rather than confront the issue directly.
  • The politician tended to temporize when asked tough questions.
  • In negotiations, she often used strategies to temporize and gather more information.

Translations

Translations of the word "temporized" in other languages:

🇵🇹 temporizado

🇮🇳 समयबद्ध

🇩🇪 zeitgesteuert

🇮🇩 ditempokan

🇺🇦 тимчасовий

🇵🇱 czasowy

🇯🇵 時間的な

🇫🇷 temporisé

🇪🇸 temporalizado

🇹🇷 zamana bağlı

🇰🇷 시간 조정된

🇸🇦 مؤقت

🇨🇿 časově řízený

🇸🇰 časovo riadený

🇨🇳 时间调节的

🇸🇮 časovno usklajen

🇮🇸 tímasetning

🇰🇿 уақыт бойынша

🇬🇪 დროებით

🇦🇿 vaxtla tənzimlənmiş

🇲🇽 temporalizado

Word origin

The term 'temporize' originates from the early 19th century, deriving from the Latin word 'temporarius', which means 'temporary' or 'of time'. The root 'tempus' means 'time' in Latin. The word evolved in English to signify actions taken to delay or to avoid making a decision, reflecting a strategic approach to handling time-sensitive situations. Its usage has widened in contexts ranging from politics to personal decision-making, emphasizing a tactical delay as an essential strategy in negotiation, diplomacy, or individual decision processes. Over time, 'temporize' has maintained its relevance in discussions surrounding tactics, procrastination, and strategic planning.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #37,355, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.