itemized
UK[ˈaɪ.tə.maɪzd]US[ˈaɪ.t̬ə.maɪzd]
adj
Listed or shown separately, one by one.
verb (past tense)
Made a detailed, separate list of things.
Morpheme Breakdown
item
ize
d
item
also, in like manner, likewise
ize
verb suffix
d
past tense suffix
Etymology
The word 'itemized' has a layered history built upon the Latin adverb item, meaning "also" or "likewise," which was used to introduce new entries in a list. This evolved into the English noun 'item,' denoting a single article or unit. The Greek-derived suffix -ize was later attached, transforming it into the verb 'itemize,' meaning "to make into distinct items" or "to list." Finally, the Germanic past tense marker -d completes the form, resulting in an adjective or verb describing something that has been broken down into its constituent, listed parts. The journey from a simple connective adverb to a term for detailed enumeration reflects a logical expansion from the act of listing to the process of creating such a list.
Analysis
Structure: item + ize (verb suffix) + d (past tense suffix)
- item: From Latin item (meaning "also, in like manner, likewise"). In English, it functions as a noun meaning a single, distinct unit in a list or collection.
- ize: A verb-forming suffix of Greek origin (via Latin -izare), indicating "to make, to cause to be, or to subject to a process."
- d: An inflectional suffix of Germanic origin, indicating the past tense or past participle form of a regular verb.
Examples
Please submit an itemized receipt for your business expenses.
The accountant itemized every deduction on the tax return.
An itemized bill shows a breakdown of all charges and fees.