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impersonalization

impersonalization

9.3
Using sentence forms that do not say who does the action
  • noun
  • /ɪmˌpɜrˌsənəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/
  • Specialized
translation icon : impersonalización
  • In some languages, impersonalization is achieved by using passive voice or special verb forms.

Examples

  • Academic writing often relies on impersonalization to focus on facts rather than the writer.

  • The impersonalization of instructions can make them sound more objective and less direct.

  • The impersonalization of the text made it hard to connect with the author.

  • Why is impersonalization common in academic writing?

  • The use of impersonalization in research papers enables authors to present their findings without personal bias.

  • Effective impersonalization in technical writing helps in conveying information clearly and impartially.

  • Many formal documents employ impersonalization to create a tone that is more professional and less subjective.

Surface Forms

impersonalization singular
impersonalizations plural

Morphology

impersonalization = impersonalize (semi-transparent) = im + person + al + ize + ation

Adding -ation to impersonalize is a standard noun-forming process, so the resulting meaning is easy to infer.

Etymology

Impersonalization comes from the parts im- meaning 'not' and personal meaning 'a person'. In grammar, impersonalization means making a sentence 'not about a person', for example saying 'it is said' instead of 'someone said', which puts the focus on the fact rather than who did it.