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denaturalization

denaturalization

8.8
Making something lose its natural quality so it looks fake
  • noun
  • /ˌdiːˌnætʃərəlɪˈzeɪʃən/
translation icon : desnaturalización
  • The denaturalization of traditional foods has led to concerns about health and authenticity.

Examples

  • Some artists criticize the denaturalization of landscapes through excessive urban development.

  • The denaturalization of emotions in modern society can make genuine feelings seem rare.

  • The denaturalization of the product made it less appealing.

  • Many experts argue that denaturalization affects the environment negatively.

  • The denaturalization of traditional foods has led to concerns about health and authenticity.

  • Some artists criticize the denaturalization of landscapes through excessive urban development.

  • The denaturalization of emotions in modern society can make genuine feelings seem rare.

Synonyms

distortion
vsdenaturalization
26 5.0

A change in shape or appearance that makes things look less accurate

causes loss of natural qualities making it look artificial rather than merely inaccurate
stylization
vsdenaturalization
1 6.8

Representation of something using a particular style instead of a realistic look

removes natural qualities to make it seem artificial or not genuine

How Artificial

denaturalization
8.8
modification
137 3.9
naturalness
1 3.9

Surface Forms

denaturalization singular
denaturalizations plural

Morphology

denaturalization = denaturalize (transparent) = de + natural + ize + ation

This is a standard action noun formed directly from the verb 'denaturalize' with '-ation'.

Etymology

Denaturalization combines de- 'remove' with natural 'from nature' or 'original', so it literally means 'removing naturalness'. A helpful way to remember the second meaning is that denaturalization makes something seem artificial or not genuine by taking away its natural qualities.