Grammaticize

/ɡræˈmætɪsaɪz/ verb

Definition

To make something grammatical; to impose or apply grammatical structure or rules to something.

Etymology

English formation from 'grammatic' plus the verb-forming suffix '-ize' (from Greek '-izein'), creating a verb meaning 'to render grammatical' or 'to subject to grammar.'

Kelly Says

Linguists actually use this word to describe how children learn language—their brains automatically grammaticize random sounds into organized patterns, which is why even young toddlers use surprisingly complex sentence structures!

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