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QWhat does the term "nominalization" refer to in linguistics?

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  • A The process of adding suffixes to verbs to form nouns ✔ ✖
  • B The use of proper nouns in written texts ✔ ✖
  • C The conversion of adjectives into nouns ✔ ✖
  • D The translation of foreign names into the native language ✔ ✖
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Nominalization is the linguistic process of converting verbs or other word forms into nouns by adding specific suffixes. This transformation allows for the expression of actions or states as objects or concepts.

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