Nominalize

/ˈnɑːmɪnəlaɪz/
verb

To change a verb, adjective or other word type into a noun.

In the sentence 'I love running', 'running' is a nominalized form of the verb 'run'.
Visual representation of "nominalize" - To change a verb, adjective or other word type into a noun.

Often appears as...

  • nominalize a verb
  • nominalize an adjective

Usage tips

Academic

verb

In business, to state an amount of money without adjusting it for inflation or other factors.

The nominalized value of the company's assets is very high.
Visual representation of "nominalize" - In business, to state an amount of money without adjusting it for inflation or other factors.

Often appears as...

  • nominalize a value
  • nominalize an amount

Usage tips

Formal

Technical

verb

To change a verb, adjective or other word type into a noun.

In the sentence 'I love running', 'running' is a nominalized form of the verb 'run'.
Visual representation of "nominalize" - To change a verb, adjective or other word type into a noun.

Often appears as...

  • nominalize a verb
  • nominalize an adjective

Usage tips

Academic

verb

In business, to state an amount of money without adjusting it for inflation or other factors.

The nominalized value of the company's assets is very high.
Visual representation of "nominalize" - In business, to state an amount of money without adjusting it for inflation or other factors.

Often appears as...

  • nominalize a value
  • nominalize an amount

Usage tips

Formal

Technical

Definition 1 of 2
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Academic Writing

Nominalizing is common in academic texts to create a formal tone and compress information.

Illustration for Academic Writing
The investigation of anomalies leads to discovery.
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Compress Ideas

Use nominalization to shorten sentences by turning actions into subjects or objects.

Illustration for Compress Ideas
The team's winning was unexpected.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Avoid Excess

Excessive nominalization can make sentences vague and harder to understand, so balance is key.

Illustration for Avoid Excess
Their decision's implementation was flawed.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Academic Writing

Nominalizing is common in academic texts to create a formal tone and compress information.

Illustration for Academic Writing
The investigation of anomalies leads to discovery.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Compress Ideas

Use nominalization to shorten sentences by turning actions into subjects or objects.

Illustration for Compress Ideas
The team's winning was unexpected.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Avoid Excess

Excessive nominalization can make sentences vague and harder to understand, so balance is key.

Illustration for Avoid Excess
Their decision's implementation was flawed.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Academic Writing

Nominalizing is common in academic texts to create a formal tone and compress information.

Illustration for Academic Writing
The investigation of anomalies leads to discovery.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Compress Ideas

Use nominalization to shorten sentences by turning actions into subjects or objects.

Illustration for Compress Ideas
The team's winning was unexpected.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Avoid Excess

Excessive nominalization can make sentences vague and harder to understand, so balance is key.

Illustration for Avoid Excess
Their decision's implementation was flawed.
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