Pronunciation: [vˈʌlɡəɹˌa͡ɪzɪŋ] (IPA) 
Vulgarizing is spelled with a "v" followed by a "u" making the sound "vuh." The next two letters "l" and "g" make a voiced velar lateral fricative sound followed by a "y" making the "yuh" sound. The next two letters "i" and "z" make a "zuh" sound followed by "ing" which creates the suffix meaning "to make or cause to be." Therefore, vulgarizing means to make something common or unrefined.
Vulgarizing refers to the act of making something crude, common, or lacking in refinement. It involves transforming or presenting something in a manner that is considered coarse, uncultured, or offensive, often aimed at appealing to the lowest common denominator. The term "vulgar" here is derived from the Latin word "vulgus," meaning common people. It implies that vulgarizing is an act that caters to the tastes of the masses, disregarding sophistication or propriety.
Vulgarizing can take various forms depending on the context. In literature, it involves introducing coarse or profane language, explicit content, or explicit descriptions for shock value or sensationalism, disregarding any artistic or literary merit. In the media, vulgarizing can refer to sensationalizing, exaggerating, or distorting news or events to attract attention or cater to popular demand. It can also involve reducing complex ideas or concepts to simplistic or populist terms, thereby diluting their significance or potentially distorting their intended meaning.
Vulgarizing can sometimes be used as a way to appeal to a broader audience or gain popularity, often at the expense of quality, subtlety, or integrity. It can be seen as a form of pandering, where the refined or nuanced aspects of a subject are sacrificed in favor of what is considered more relatable or easily understandable to the masses. However, this process of vulgarizing may be criticized for perpetuating stereotypes, reinforcing ignorance or prejudice, or promoting shallow and superficial values over depth and sophistication.
The word "vulgarizing" is derived from the root word "vulgar" with the addition of the suffix "-ize".
The term "vulgar" can be traced back to the Latin word "vulgaris", which means "common" or "ordinary". It was initially used to refer to the language spoken by the common people instead of the more formal Latin used by the educated elite. Over time, the word "vulgar" came to acquire a negative connotation, suggesting something coarse, crude, or lacking refinement.
The suffix "-ize" is derived from the Greek suffix "-izein", which indicates the act of making or causing something. When added to the root "vulgar", it creates the verb form "vulgarize", which means to make something vulgar, common, or less refined.
