Climatize

/ˈklɪmətaɪz/ verb

Definition

To adapt or accustom something to a particular climate; to bring into harmony with climatic conditions.

Etymology

From climate plus the English verb-forming suffix -ize. This parallels words like 'customize' or 'systematize,' turning a noun into an action.

Kelly Says

While we use 'acclimate' more often, 'climatize' shows that English loves the -ize suffix for turning anything into a verb—you can climatize a building, an organism, or even data!

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