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adjectivize

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ad·​jec·​tiv·​ize | \ ˈa-jik-tə-ˌvīz \
-ed/-ing/-s

Definition of adjectivize

: to make an adjective of : form an adjectival derivative from

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First Known Use of adjectivize

1848, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for adjectivize

adjective entry 2 + -ize

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The first known use of adjectivize was in 1848

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adjectivize

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“Adjectivize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/adjectivize. Accessed 18 Aug. 2022.

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