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verbalization

 

[ ˌvɜːr.bəl.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

linguistics

The process of turning something into verbs; the act of using verbs or verbal expressions.

Synonyms

verbal expression, verbing

Examples of usage

  • The verbalization of nouns is a common practice in English language.
  • He is known for his excessive verbalization in his speeches.
Context #2 | Noun

psychology

The conversion of vague or ambiguous thoughts, emotions, or concepts into concrete words or images.

Synonyms

articulation, expression

Examples of usage

  • His verbalization of his fears helped him understand and cope with them.
  • Verbalization of emotions can be a useful tool in therapy.
Context #3 | Noun

communication

The act of putting thoughts, ideas, or feelings into words or speech.

Synonyms

communication, expression

Examples of usage

  • Effective verbalization is key in interpersonal relationships.
  • She struggled with verbalization of her complex emotions.

Translations

Translations of the word "verbalization" in other languages:

🇵🇹 verbalização

🇮🇳 मौखिककरण

🇩🇪 Verbalisierung

🇮🇩 verbalization

🇺🇦 вербалізація

🇵🇱 werbalizacja

🇯🇵 言語化

🇫🇷 verbalisations

🇪🇸 verbalización

🇹🇷 sözlü ifade

🇰🇷 언어화

🇸🇦 التعبير اللفظي

🇨🇿 verbalizace

🇸🇰 verbalizácia

🇨🇳 言语表达

🇸🇮 verbalizacija

🇮🇸 orðræðuhæfni

🇰🇿 вербализация

🇬🇪 ვერბალიზაცია

🇦🇿 verbalizasiya

🇲🇽 verbalización

Etymology

The word 'verbalization' originates from the combination of the word 'verb' and the suffix '-ize' (to make or become). It first appeared in the English language in the mid-19th century. The term has been used in various fields such as linguistics, psychology, and communication to describe the process of converting thoughts, emotions, or concepts into verbal form.

See also: verbalizable.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #31,168 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.