colloquialize
Colloquialize is a verb that means to render or adapt language in a colloquial, informal, or conversational style. This often involves simplifying syntax, using everyday vocabulary, and incorporating idioms or contractions to mirror spoken language. The process may apply to texts, speeches, or translations.
Etymology: Derived from colloquial + -ize. The term is formed in English from the adjective colloquial and
Usage: In linguistics, translation, editing, and rhetoric, colloquializing is used to make content accessible or to
Nuance and cautions: Colloquializing can improve readability and relatability but may sacrifice precision, formality, or universal
Examples: The translator colloquialized the manual to suit a general audience. The novel's narration was colloquialized
Related terms: colloquialism, informalize, vernacular, plain language.