How Do You Spell RACIALISE?

Pronunciation: [ɹˈe͡ɪʃə͡lˌa͡ɪz] (IPA)

The word "racialise" is spelled with the letter "i" before the last letter "s" to reflect the pronunciation of the word. It is pronounced as /ˈreɪʃəlaɪz/, with emphasis on the first syllable. The word means to categorize or differentiate people based on their race. It is often used to describe a process where a group is marked as a particular race or ethnicity. The spelling of "racialise" accurately captures the pronunciation of the word and helps to convey its meaning clearly.

RACIALISE Meaning and Definition

  1. Racialise is a verb that refers to the act of assigning or attributing racial characteristics or qualities to a person or a group. It entails the process of categorizing individuals or communities based on their perceived racial identity, often leading to the formation of stereotypes, prejudices, or discriminatory behavior.

    When individuals or groups are racialised, their experiences, behaviors, or abilities are interpreted through the lens of race rather than as a result of their individuality, talents, or circumstances. This can result in generalizations or assumptions about members of a particular race, and can contribute to the perpetuation of systemic racism and inequalities.

    Racialisation can occur consciously or unconsciously, and may be influenced by societal norms, cultural biases, or institutional practices. Examples of racialisation include associating certain physical characteristics, cultural practices, or intellectual capacities with particular racial groups, leading to the reinforcement of racial hierarchies or the marginalization of certain communities.

    It is important to note that racialisation is a social construct and does not reflect inherent or biological differences among individuals or races. By understanding and challenging the process of racialisation, we can work towards dismantling racial stereotypes, discrimination, and creating a more inclusive society that recognizes and values the uniqueness and diversity of all people, regardless of their racial background.

Etymology of RACIALISE

The word racialise is derived from the noun race and the suffix -alize, which is used to form verbs that mean to make or become.

The noun race comes from the Old French word race meaning family, lineage, or breed, which in turn originated from the Latin word radix meaning root. The notion of categorizing humans into different races based on physical characteristics gained popularity in the 18th and 19th centuries.

The suffix -alize is derived from the Latin suffix -alis, meaning of, related to, or pertaining to. The addition of -ize to -al forms a verb meaning to cause to become. Thus, racialise combines race with the suffix -alize to mean to make or become racial.

Conjugate verb Racialise

CONDITIONAL

I would racialise
you would racialise
he/she/it would racialise
we would racialise
they would racialise

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be racialising
you would be racialising
he/she/it would be racialising
we would be racialising
they would be racialising

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have racialise
you would have racialise
he/she/it would have racialise
we would have racialise
they would have racialise

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been racialising
you would have been racialising
he/she/it would have been racialising
we would have been racialising
they would have been racialising

FUTURE

I will racialise
you will racialise
he/she/it will racialise
we will racialise
they will racialise

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be racialising
you will be racialising
he/she/it will be racialising
we will be racialising
they will be racialising

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have racialised
you will have racialised
he/she/it will have racialised
we will have racialised
they will have racialised

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been racialising
you will have been racialising
he/she/it will have been racialising
we will have been racialising
they will have been racialising

IMPERATIVE

you racialise
we let´s racialise

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to racialise

PAST

I racialised
you racialised
he/she/it racialised
we racialised
they racialised

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was racialising
you were racialising
he/she/it was racialising
we were racialising
they were racialising

PAST PARTICIPLE

racialised

PAST PERFECT

I had racialised
you had racialised
he/she/it had racialised
we had racialised
they had racialised

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been racialising
you had been racialising
he/she/it had been racialising
we had been racialising
they had been racialising

PRESENT

I racialise
you racialise
he/she/it racialises
we racialise
they racialise

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am racialising
you are racialising
he/she/it is racialising
we are racialising
they are racialising

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

racialising

PRESENT PERFECT

I have racialised
you have racialised
he/she/it has racialised
we have racialised
they have racialised

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been racialising
you have been racialising
he/she/it has been racialising
we have been racialising
they have been racialising