structuralize

1 of 2

verb

struc·​tur·​al·​ize ˈstrək-chə-rə-ˌlīz 

ˈstrək-shrə-ˌlīz

structuralized; structuralizing

transitive verb

: to organize or incorporate into a structure

structuralization

ˌstrək-chə-rə-lə-ˈzā-shən 

ˌstrək-shrə-

noun

structuralization

2 of 2

noun

struc·​tur·​al·​iza·​tion ˌstrəkchərələ̇ˈzāshən 

-ksh(ə)r-, 

-ˌlīˈz-

plural -s

1

: the process of structuralizing

2

a

: assimilation into a formal social structure

the structuralization of clerical duties

b

: embodiment of social and cultural patterns of thought in the individual personality

the structuralization of a person's outlook by his environment

Word History

First Known Use

Verb

1916, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1887, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for structuralize

• actualize
• antagonize
• apologise
• apologize
• capitalize
• categorize
• characterize
• commercialize
• conceptualize
• contrariwise
• criminalize
• decentralize