Grammatization

Pronunciation: /ˈɡɹæmˈˌeɪˌtiaɪˈziˈætˈaɪˌɑn/

Grammatization (noun)

  1. A process where a word or phrase gradually changes into a grammatical form used to show meaning in sentences.
  2. The development of new grammar patterns over time, often starting from earlier meanings in everyday speech.

Examples

  • Grammatization happens when words become grammar over time.
  • The process of grammatization turns common words into grammar.