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Definition of Topicalize
1. Verb. Emphasize by putting heavy stress on or by moving to the front of the sentence. "The object of the sentence is topicalized in what linguists call `Yiddish Movement'"
Category relationships: Linguistics
Generic synonyms: Accent, Accentuate, Emphasise, Emphasize, Punctuate, Stress
Derivative terms: Topicalization
Generic synonyms: Accent, Accentuate, Emphasise, Emphasize, Punctuate, Stress
Derivative terms: Topicalization
Definition of Topicalize
1. Verb. (linguistics) To place the topic of a sentence at the beginning. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Lexicographical Neighbors of Topicalize
Literary usage of Topicalize
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. De Stijl Continued: The Journal Structure (1958-1964) : an Artists' Debate by Jonneke Jobse (2005)
"... Biederman, Garin and Van Woerkom), in recognition of Baljeu 's efforts to
topicalize the theories of De Stijl. Nor were they alone in their admiration. ..."
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