TOPICALIZATION
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Topicalization.
Topicalization - as a noun
(linguistics) emphasis placed on the topic or focus of a sentence by preposing it to the beginning of the sentence; placing the topic at the beginning of the sentence is typical for english
Example: "`those girls, they giggle when they see me' and `cigarettes, you couldn't pay me to smoke them' are examples of topicalization"
Example Sentences
"The topicalization of the subject emphasizes its importance in the sentence."
"In this sentence, the topicalization of the object creates a focus on it."
"The speaker used topicalization to introduce a new topic in the conversation."
"In some languages, topicalization is achieved through the use of specific word orders."
"The topicalization of certain elements can change the meaning of a sentence."
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Is TOPICALIZATION a valid Scrabble word?
No, topicalization is NOT valid for Scrabble
Is TOPICALIZATION a valid Words With Friends word?
No, topicalization is NOT valid for Words With Friends
Invalid WordTOPICALIZATION is not a valid Words With Friends word.
Is TOPICALIZATION a valid WordFeud word?
No, topicalization is NOT valid for WordFeud
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tropicalization
