Conversationize

/ˌkɑnvərˈseɪʃənaɪz/ verb

Definition

To turn something into a conversation or to make something conversational in style.

Etymology

Formed by adding the '-ize' suffix (meaning 'to make or become') to 'conversational.' This is a relatively modern formation, created by analogy with other '-ize' verbs in English.

Kelly Says

This word is rarely used but perfectly demonstrates how English lets us create new verbs on the fly—we could say a writer 'conversationalized' a formal report by adding dialogue and casual language.

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