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Definition of italicization

italicization

/ɪˌtæl.ɪ.sɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/
(UK: italicisation)
i · tal · i · ci · za · tion
Plural:italicizations
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Adjective:italic
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italicization Lexical Profile

italicization Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

The act or process of setting or printing text in italics, or an instance of text formatted in italics.

Example

"The publisher's style guide has strict rules regarding the italicization of book titles and foreign words."

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• Rhymes for italicization

• Nearby Words

itajai river
itajaí
italic
italicization
italicize
italy
itapicuru

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Italicization. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/italicization
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