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latinized

latinized

6.8
Written in the Latin alphabet instead of another alphabet
  • adjective
  • /ˈlætɪnaɪzd/
  • Specialized
translation icon : latinizado
  • The ancient Greek text was latinized to make it accessible to Western scholars.

Examples

  • The text was latinized for easier reading.

  • Her name appeared in a latinized form on the official documents.

  • Many street signs in the city are latinized for the benefit of tourists.

  • Many ancient scripts were latinized during the Renaissance.

  • The word 'latinized' form of the original term in Old French is 'computer'.

  • In many religious texts, names are often latinized to reflect their historical importance.

  • Historians often use latinized names to provide a clearer understanding of ancient documents.

Surface Forms

latinized positive

Morphology

latinized = latinize (semi-transparent) = latin + ize + ed

This is a regular adjectival/past-participial form of 'latinize', with the expected suffixation to the base verb.

Etymology

The word latinized comes from Latin, the language of ancient Rome, and the part -ize meaning 'make'. So a latinized form is 'written in Latin letters' or put into the Latin alphabet so people who use that alphabet can read it.