Vulgarized: meaning, definitions and examples

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vulgarized

 

[ ˈvʌlɡəraɪzd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

to make vulgar

Vulgarized refers to the act of making something crude, commonplace, or less refined. This term is often used in the context of simplifying complex ideas, often making them more accessible to a general audience. In literature, art, or academia, when a sophisticated concept is vulgarized, it may lose its original nuance and depth. Additionally, vulgarizing can involve using inappropriate language or behavior that strays from decorum.

Synonyms

coarsened, dumbed down, lowered, made crude, simplified

Examples of usage

  • The professor's theories were vulgarized for the public lecture.
  • The book was vulgarized to appeal to younger readers.
  • Many historical events have been vulgarized in popular media.

Translations

Translations of the word "vulgarized" in other languages:

🇵🇹 vulgarizado

🇮🇳 सामान्यीकृत

🇩🇪 vulgärisiert

🇮🇩 vulgarisasi

🇺🇦 вульгаризований

🇵🇱 wulgaryzowany

🇯🇵 バルガリゼーションされた

🇫🇷 vulgarisé

🇪🇸 vulgarizado

🇹🇷 vulgarlık

🇰🇷 저속화된

🇸🇦 مبتذل

🇨🇿 vulgarizovaný

🇸🇰 vulgarizovaný

🇨🇳 粗俗化

🇸🇮 vulgariziran

🇮🇸 vulgarska

🇰🇿 вульгаризация

🇬🇪 ვულგარიზებული

🇦🇿 vulqarlaşdırılmış

🇲🇽 vulgarizado

Word origin

The word 'vulgarized' is derived from the Latin 'vulgaris,' which means 'common' or 'ordinary.' This Latin root further comes from 'vulgus,' meaning 'the common people.' The term evolved in English to encompass not only the idea of being common but also of being of lower quality or lacking sophistication. The use of 'vulgar' has historically been linked to language that was considered inappropriate or indecent, often associated with the spoken language of the masses, as opposed to the refined language of the educated elite. Over time, this connotation has expanded to include the simplification of ideas that may lead to a diminishment of their original sophistication. This evolution reflects societal attitudes towards accessibility and elitism in knowledge and expression.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #37,121, 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.