CultureSeptember 7, 2026

metaphorization

met-uh-fuh-ruh-ZAY-shun

Definition

The process of creating or using metaphors, or the linguistic development by which a word or expression gains a metaphorical meaning.

Etymology

The word is derived from the Greek 'metaphora,' meaning a transfer or carrying over, combined with the suffix '-ization' to denote the act or process of becoming metaphorical.

In the news

In this article, the term describes a specific semantic process analyzed within Nasimi's works, highlighting how his language evolves through symbolic and figurative expression.

Third volume of Nasimi's explanatory dictionary published [PHOTOS]

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