hospitalization
3 synonyms and 0 antonyms for hospitalization, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The act or period of being treated as a patient in a hospital.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Etymology
Formed from hospitalize plus the suffix -ation.
Full origin of hospitalization →Frequently asked questions
What does “hospitalization” mean?
The word “hospitalization” means the act or period of being treated as a patient in a hospital. In plain terms, a stay in hospital, or insurance that covers hospital costs.
How do you pronounce “hospitalization”?
“Hospitalization” is pronounced hos-pih-tuh-leye-ZAY-shn (/ˌhɑ(ː)s.pɪ.tə.lɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/ in IPA).
How do you use “hospitalization” in a sentence?
Here is “hospitalization” used in a sentence: “His hospitalization lasted almost two weeks.”
What part of speech is “hospitalization”?
“Hospitalization” is a noun.
Is “hospitalization” a common word?
“Hospitalization” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “hospitalization” have?
“Hospitalization” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the act or period of being treated as a patient in a hospital.