canalization

American  

[kuh-nal-uh-zey-shuhn, kan-l-] / kəˌnæl əˈzeɪ ʃən, ˌkæn l- /

noun

1. the formation of canals; the act of canalizing.

2. Biology. the development of an organism along relatively predictable pathways despite abnormality or injury.

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Etymology

Origin of canalization

First recorded in 1840–50; canalize + -ation

Example Sentences

Among these and other design principles highlighted in the new paper, Kadelka says one of the most abundant is "canalization."

From Science Daily • Jan. 23, 2024

In 1933 he put on a personal promotion campaign for canalization of the Trinity by piloting a skiff from Dallas to the Chicago World's Fair.

From Time Magazine Archive

The difficulties of transportation in this case could be obviated by the canalization of the river to its confluence with the Yuna River, so as to make it navigable for small boats.

From Santo Domingo A Country with a Future by Schoenrich, Otto

A project of canalization which unites the double advantage of connecting the Havannah and Batabano by a navigable line, and diminishing the high price of the transport of native produce, merits here a special mention.

From Personal Narrative of Travels to the Equinoctial Regions of America, During the Year 1799-1804 — Volume 3 by Humboldt, Alexander von

There is being revived the plan of twenty years ago for the canalization of one of the best-known and most important rivers of the Blue Ridge Country—the Big Sandy.

From Blue Ridge Country by Caldwell, Erskine