pronominalize

[ proh-nom-uh-nl-ahyz ]

verb (used with object)

, pro·nom·i·nal·ized, pro·nom·i·nal·iz·ing.

1. to replace (a noun or noun phrase) with a pronoun.

pronominalize

/ prəʊˈnɒmɪnəˌlaɪz /

verb

1. tr to make (a word) into or treat as a pronoun

Derived Forms

• proˌnominaliˈzation, noun

Other Words From

• pro·nomi·nal·i·zation noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of pronominalize¹

pronominal + -ize