How Do You Spell NATURALISE?

Pronunciation: [nˈat͡ʃəɹəlˌa͡ɪz] (IPA)

The word "naturalise" is spelled with a "z" in British English and with an "s" in American English. The IPA phonetic transcription for this word is /ˈnætʃrəlaɪz/, where the "ch" sound represents the "tsh" sound. This word means to legally become a citizen of a country where one was not born. In addition to its standard meaning, "naturalise" can also refer to the process by which a non-native species becomes established in a new environment.

NATURALISE Meaning and Definition

  1. The term "naturalise" is a verb that can have various interpretations depending on the context. In general, it refers to the process or act of making something, particularly an entity or an individual, become natural or inherent to a specific environment.

    One of the common uses of the term is related to the act of granting citizenship or legal status to an individual who was born in a foreign country. In this sense, to "naturalise" means to confer citizenship upon a person who was not originally a citizen of the country where they reside, thereby making their status permanent and legally recognized.

    In the field of biology, "naturalise" can describe the adaptation or acclimatization of a species to an environment other than its native one. This may occur when a species is introduced intentionally or accidentally to a new habitat or region, and it successfully establishes a population and reproduces.

    Furthermore, "naturalise" can also refer to the process of integrating an aspect or element into one's daily life or routine seamlessly, as if it were innate or instinctive. For instance, when someone adopts a new habit, practice, or belief and incorporates it into their lifestyle effortlessly and without much effort, it can be said that they have "naturalised" that particular aspect.

    Overall, the term "naturalise" encompasses various meanings related to the assimilation, adaptation, or integration of an entity or concept, whether it is an individual becoming a citizen, a species thriving in a foreign habitat, or the embrace of new habits or beliefs.

  2. To invest a foreigner with the rights and privileges of a citizen or subject; to acclimatise.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for NATURALISE

  • baturalise
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Etymology of NATURALISE

The word "naturalise" has its origins in the Latin word "naturalis", which means "of or pertaining to nature". It is derived from the Latin word "natura", meaning "nature". The suffix "-ize" is added to "natural" to form the verb "naturalize", meaning "to make natural" or "to make part of one's nature". The word "naturalize" entered the English language in the early 19th century.

Similar spelling words for NATURALISE

Conjugate verb Naturalise

CONDITIONAL

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

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be naturalising
you would be naturalising
he/she/it would be naturalising
we would be naturalising
they would be naturalising

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

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

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been naturalising
you would have been naturalising
he/she/it would have been naturalising
we would have been naturalising
they would have been naturalising

FUTURE

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

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be naturalising
you will be naturalising
he/she/it will be naturalising
we will be naturalising
they will be naturalising

FUTURE PERFECT

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

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been naturalising
you will have been naturalising
he/she/it will have been naturalising
we will have been naturalising
they will have been naturalising

IMPERATIVE

you naturalise
we let´s naturalise

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to naturalise

PAST

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

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was naturalising
you were naturalising
he/she/it was naturalising
we were naturalising
they were naturalising

PAST PARTICIPLE

naturalised

PAST PERFECT

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

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been naturalising
you had been naturalising
he/she/it had been naturalising
we had been naturalising
they had been naturalising

PRESENT

I naturalise
you naturalise
he/she/it naturalises
we naturalise
they naturalise

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am naturalising
you are naturalising
he/she/it is naturalising
we are naturalising
they are naturalising

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

naturalising

PRESENT PERFECT

I have naturalised
you have naturalised
he/she/it has naturalised
we have naturalised
they have naturalised

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been naturalising
you have been naturalising
he/she/it has been naturalising
we have been naturalising
they have been naturalising
I would have naturalised
we would have naturalised
you would have naturalised
he/she/it would have naturalised
they would have naturalised

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