italicization
/ɪˌtælɪsaɪˈzeɪʃən/
italicization noun: the process of italicizing; something italicized.
Noun
italicization (countable and uncountable, plural italicizations)
- The process of italicizing; something italicized.
Antonyms of italicization
Forms of italicization
| plural | italicizations |
|---|---|
| alternative form | italicisation |
Origin of italicization
From italic + -ization or italicize + -ation.
Words that rhyme with italicization
- station
- collation
- accommodation
- presentation
- derivation
- information
- modulation
- translation
- application
- fixation
- generation
- orientation
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- citation
- combination
- communication
- conjugation
- constellation
- determination
- elevation
- operation
- relation
- reservation
- alternation
- condensation
- conversation
- deviation
- excavation
- foliation
- formation
- foundation
- incarnation
- interpretation
- representation
- retardation
- speculation
- termination
- abbreviation
- adaptation
- articulation
- bifurcation
- concentration
- congregation
- declination
- degradation
- expectation
- extenuation
- gradation
- observation
- population
- preparation
- reconciliation
- rotation
- separation
- situation
- vexation
- vindication
- accumulation
- administration
- aggregation
- appropriation
Questions about italicization
- What does italicization mean?
- Italicization means the process of italicizing; something italicized.
- What part of speech is italicization?
- Italicization is a noun.
- How do you pronounce italicization?
- Italicization is pronounced /ɪˌtælɪsaɪˈzeɪʃən/.
- What is the plural of italicization?
- The plural of italicization is italicizations.
Words near italicization in the dictionary
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