city-fy
|cit-y-fy|
C1
/ˈsɪtiˌfaɪ/
make urban
Etymology
Etymology Information
'city-fy' originates from the English word 'city' combined with the suffix '-fy', which means 'to make' or 'to cause to become'.
Historical Evolution
'city' combined with the suffix '-fy' to form the modern English word 'city-fy'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to make something resemble a city', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to transform or adapt something to resemble or function like a city.
The small town was city-fied with new infrastructure and high-rise buildings.
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Last updated: 2025/07/21 23:50