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essentialize

Upper-Intermediate (B2)

IPA: /ɪˈsɛnʃəlaɪz/

KK: /ɪˈsɛnʃəlaɪz/

transitive verb
Definition

To express or extract the most important or fundamental aspects of something.


Example

In her presentation, she aimed to essentialize the main points of the research.


Tense Forms

Past: essentialized

Past Participle: essentialized


Conversation
Sloth A
I was trying to essentialize my thoughts for the presentation.
Sloth B
That sounds like a good idea! It can help keep things clear.
Sloth A
Yeah, I think I need to focus on the main points more.
Sloth B
Absolutely! Simplifying your message is key to engaging the audience.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
simplify
distill
reduce
Antonyms
complicate
expand
elaborate
Root Explanation

Essentialize → It is formed from "essentia" (from Latin, meaning essence or being) and the suffix "-ize" (meaning to make or to cause to become). The word "essentialize" means to make something into its essence or to distill its fundamental qualities.

Memory Tip

Think of 'essence' as the core nature of something, and remember that 'essentialize' means to make something focus on its essential qualities.

Visually Confused Words
existentialize
bestialize
senilize
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