English Explanatory Dictionary

appellativization

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The process of a proper name becoming a common noun.

Word forms

appellativization appellativizations appellativisation

Etymology

From appellative + -ization.

Antonyms

proprialization deappellativization
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