Definition

To adapt a story, such as a novel or play, into a film or movie format.

Example

The director decided to cinematize the popular novel into a feature film.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you hear that they are going to cinematize that popular novel?

Really? I loved that book!

I know, right? I can't wait to see how they cinematize the main character's journey.

Same here! I hope they do it justice.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Cinematize → It is formed from "cinema" (from Greek "kinema", meaning movement) and "-ize" (a suffix used to form verbs meaning to make or to become). The word "cinematize" means to make something into a film or to adapt it for cinema.

Memory Tip

Think of 'movement' ('kinema') being transformed into a film ('cinema') — that's why cinematize means to make something into a movie.

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