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Definition of verbalization

verbalization

/ˌvɜːr.bəl.əˈzeɪ.ʃən/
(UK: verbalisation)
ver · bal · i · za · tion

Adverb:verbally
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Plural:verbalizations
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Adjective:verbal
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verbalization Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The act or process of expressing thoughts, feelings, or ideas in spoken or written words, or a specific utterance resulting from this process.

Example

"The therapist encouraged the clear verbalization of her anxieties during the session."


2

In linguistics, the derivation or conversion of a verb from a noun, adjective, or other part of speech.

Example

"In English grammar, the suffix '-ize' is frequently used in the verbalization of nouns and adjectives."

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