apostrophization
apostrophization noun: the use of apostrophe characters.
Noun
apostrophization (countable and uncountable, plural apostrophizations)
- The use of apostrophe characters.
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- The use of an apostrophe (an exclamatory speech).
Forms of apostrophization
| plural | apostrophizations |
|---|---|
| alternative uncommon | apostrophisation |
Origin of apostrophization
From apostrophize + -ation.
Questions about apostrophization
- What does apostrophization mean?
- Apostrophization means the use of apostrophe characters.
- What part of speech is apostrophization?
- Apostrophization is a noun.
- What is the plural of apostrophization?
- The plural of apostrophization is apostrophizations.
Words near apostrophization in the dictionary
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