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Definition of paralyzation

paralyzation

/ˌpær.ə.ləˈzeɪ.ʃən/
(UK: paralysation)
par · a · ly · za · tion
Plural:paralyzations
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Adjective:paralyzed
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paralyzation Lexical Profile

paralyzation Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

American The act or process of paralyzing, or the state of being paralyzed; a loss of the ability to move or function.

Example

"The sudden winter storm caused the temporary paralyzation of the city's public transit network."

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Word Nuance & Usage

In both medical and figurative contexts, the shorter noun "paralysis" is much more commonly used than "paralyzation," though "paralyzation" is sometimes chosen to emphasize the active process of rendering something immobile.

• Rhymes for paralyzation

• Nearby Words

paralysis
paralytic
paralytically
paralyzation
paralyze
paralyzer
paralyzingly

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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