1. converting a word or phrase (typically a verb, adjective, or clause) into a noun or noun phrase
Usage: present participle of 'nominalize'; common in linguistics and grammar

1. relating to or serving the function of converting words into nouns
Usage: used in linguistic and grammatical contexts

Examples

• The suffix '-tion' is useful for nominalizing verbs like 'create' into 'creation'.
• In the sentence 'Running is fun,' the nominalizing of the verb 'run' creates the subject.
• Nominalizing adjectives allows writers to use them as nouns; for example, 'the poor' from 'poor'.
• The teacher explained the nominalizing process in English grammar class.
• By nominalizing the clause 'what he said,' we can write 'His statement was important.'
• Nominalizing structures are common in academic writing.