sacralization

[sey-kruh-lahyz, sak-ruh-]

sa·cral·ize

[sey-kruh-lahyz, sak-ruh-]
verb (used with object), sa·cral·ized, sa·cral·iz·ing.
to make sacred; imbue with sacred character, especially through ritualized devotion: a society that sacralized science.
Also, especially British, sa·cral·ise.


Origin:
1930–35; sacral1 + -ize

sa·cral·i·za·tion, noun
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Sacralization is always a great word to know.
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a fool or simpleton; ninny.
a chattering or flighty, light-headed person.
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sacralization sa·cral·i·za·tion (sā'krə-lĭ-zā'shən)
n.
A developmental abnormality in which the first sacral vertebra becomes fused with the fifth lumbar veterbra.

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