personalize
|per-son-al-ize|
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/ˈpɜːrsənəˌlaɪz/
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/ˈpɜːsənəˌlaɪz/
make personal
Etymology
Etymology Information
'personalize' originates from the word 'personal,' which comes from the Latin word 'personalis,' meaning 'pertaining to a person.'
Historical Evolution
'personal' evolved from the Old French word 'personel,' which eventually became the modern English word 'personal.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'pertaining to a person,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to make something personal or individual.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to design or produce something to meet someone's individual requirements.
You can personalize your phone with different ringtones.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35