industrialized

UK: ɪnˈdʌstriəlaɪzd | US: ɪnˈdʌstriəlaɪzd

Definition

  1. adj. having developed industries on a large scale

  2. v. (past tense) transformed (a region or economy) to rely heavily on industry

Structure
industry <system of production>al <adjective suffix>ize <verb suffix>ed <past participle suffix>
Etymology

The word "industrialized" stems from "industry," derived from Latin industria ("diligence, activity"), combined with the suffix -al (forming adjectives). The verb-forming suffix -ize (from Greek -izein) was added to create "industrialize," meaning "to develop industries," and finally -ed marks the past participle. The term reflects the historical shift from agrarian to mechanized production, emphasizing economic transformation.

Examples

  1. The country industrialized rapidly in the 19th century.

  2. Highly industrialized nations often face environmental challenges.

  3. The government invested in infrastructure to industrialize the region.

  4. Industrialized agriculture relies heavily on machinery.

  5. Post-war Japan became one of the most industrialized economies globally.