How Do You Spell ANIMALIZE?

Pronunciation: [ˈanɪmə͡lˌa͡ɪz] (IPA)

Animalize is spelled as /ˈænɪməlaɪz/ according to IPA phonetic transcription. This word is derived from the noun "animal" and the suffix "-ize," which means to make or become. The pronunciation of this word begins with the short "a" sound as in "cat," followed by the syllable "nim" that contains a short "i" sound as in "sit." The final syllable "alize" contains a long "i" sound as in "eye" and a "z" sound at the end. Thus, "animalize" means to make something more animal-like or to treat something like an animal.

ANIMALIZE Meaning and Definition

  1. Animalize, verb:

    1. To bestow or exhibit the characteristics or qualities of an animal onto a person, object, or concept. This process often involves attributing animal-like traits, behavior, or instincts onto something that is non-animal, in order to emphasize or describe a certain aspect. It can be applied metaphorically to depict a person's behavior as more instinctual, wild, or uncivilized, comparing it to the actions of animals.

    2. In biology and evolution, animalize refers to the transition or development of a non-animal organism into an animal-like form or structure. This process may involve genetic mutations or anatomical changes that result in the acquisition of features typically found in animals, such as locomotion, sensory organs, or basic cognitive abilities.

    3. To transform a person or group into animals, often as a symbolic or metaphorical representation. This can occur through various means, such as mythology, literature, or art, where humans are depicted as assuming the shape or nature of animals. Animalization can serve as a means of characterization, emphasizing certain qualities or behaviors associated with specific animals and their symbolic significance.

Common Misspellings for ANIMALIZE

Etymology of ANIMALIZE

The word "animalize" is derived from the Latin word "animalis", which means "having breath" or "having a soul". The Latin term is an adjective form of "anima", which means "soul" or "life". In English, "animalize" first appeared in the 16th century, and it originally referred to the act of giving animal-like characteristics to something or someone. Over time, its meaning evolved to include the concept of making someone or something behave or resemble an animal.

Similar spelling words for ANIMALIZE

Conjugate verb Animalize

CONDITIONAL

I would animalize
we would animalize
you would animalize
he/she/it would animalize
they would animalize

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have animalize
you would have animalize
he/she/it would have animalize
we would have animalize
they would have animalize

FUTURE

I will animalize
we will animalize
you will animalize
he/she/it will animalize
they will animalize

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have animalized
we will have animalized
you will have animalized
he/she/it will have animalized
they will have animalized

IMPERATIVE

you animalize
we let´s animalize

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to animalize

PAST

I animalized
we animalized
you animalized
he/she/it animalized
they animalized

PAST PARTICIPLE

animalized

PAST PERFECT

I had animalized
we had animalized
you had animalized
he/she/it had animalized
they had animalized

PRESENT

I animalize
we animalize
you animalize
he/she/it animalizes
they animalize

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

animalizing

PRESENT PERFECT

I have animalized
we have animalized
you have animalized
he/she/it has animalized
they have animalized
I am animalizing
we are animalizing
you are animalizing
he/she/it is animalizing
they are animalizing
I was animalizing
we were animalizing
you were animalizing
he/she/it was animalizing
they were animalizing
I will be animalizing
we will be animalizing
you will be animalizing
he/she/it will be animalizing
they will be animalizing
I have been animalizing
we have been animalizing
you have been animalizing
he/she/it has been animalizing
they have been animalizing
I had been animalizing
we had been animalizing
you had been animalizing
he/she/it had been animalizing
they had been animalizing
I will have been animalizing
we will have been animalizing
you will have been animalizing
he/she/it will have been animalizing
they will have been animalizing
I would have animalized
we would have animalized
you would have animalized
he/she/it would have animalized
they would have animalized
I would be animalizing
we would be animalizing
you would be animalizing
he/she/it would be animalizing
they would be animalizing
I would have been animalizing
we would have been animalizing
you would have been animalizing
he/she/it would have been animalizing
they would have been animalizing

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