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singularization

singularization

8.9
An act that makes someone or something stand out from others
  • noun
  • /ˌsɪŋɡjʊləraɪˈzeɪʃən/
translation icon : singularización
  • The singularization of his work made it stand out in a crowded field of artists.

Examples

  • The singularization of the Holocaust and the singularization of Germany provided mutually reinforcing themes in the re-education of West Germans after World War II.

    Academic text (2001)

  • Add to this the avalanche of revelations about collaboration with the Nazis in neighboring countries, and the Germans' sense of guilt, heretofore reinforced by the country's singularization, could be substantially diminished.

    Academic text (2001)

  • In today's market, the singularization of brands is essential for attracting customers.

  • The singularization of her achievements helped differentiate her from her peers.

Synonyms

personalization
vssingularization
  • US
8 4.2

Making something special for one person based on their needs or interests

is broader, makes something distinctive without targeting a single person
individualization
vssingularization
  • Specialized
7.7

Seeing one person or thing as different from others

focuses on making someone remarkable rather than only separating from others

Antonyms

normalization
  • Formal
2 5.6

Making rules so things are the same

commonness
1 2.3

How often something is found or shared by many people

How Distinctive

singularization
8.9

Surface Forms

singularization singular
singularizations plural

Morphology

singularization = singularize (transparent) = singular + ize + ation

The noun is a regular nominalization of the verb 'singularize' by adding '-ation', a standard and predictable formation.

Etymology

Singularization comes from singular meaning 'single' or 'unique' and the action ending -ization, so it means the act of making someone or something stand out as one-of-a-kind.