A conversão de verbos e adjetivos em substantivos — uma característica central da escrita acadêmica em inglês. develop → development, decide → decision. Para escrita em nível acadêmico e de pesquisa.
develop → development
desenvolver → desenvolvimento. Their development was rapid.
decide → decision
decidir → decisão. The decision was unanimous.
analyze → analysis
analisar → análise. The analysis revealed flaws.
discover → discovery
descobrir → descoberta. The discovery changed science.
invest → investment
investir → investimento. The investment paid off.
argue → argument
argumentar → argumento. Her argument was convincing.
conclude → conclusion
concluir → conclusão. The conclusion is clear.
imply → implication
implicar → implicação. The implications are serious.
assume → assumption
assumir → suposição. Your assumption is wrong.
reject → rejection
rejeitar → rejeição. The rejection was painful.
fail → failure
falhar → falha. The failure was unexpected.
succeed → success
ter sucesso → sucesso. Her success inspires us.
perform → performance
executar → execução. The performance was impressive.
react → reaction
reagir → reação. His reaction was unexpected.
describe → description
descrever → descrição. The description was vivid.
evaluate → evaluation
avaliar → avaliação. The evaluation took weeks.
assess → assessment
avaliar → avaliação. The assessment was thorough.
approve → approval
aprovar → aprovação. We need their approval.
refuse → refusal
recusar → recusa. His refusal surprised us.
explain → explanation
explicar → explicação. Her explanation was clear.
happy → happiness
feliz → felicidade. Happiness is a choice.
free → freedom
livre → liberdade. Freedom is precious.
wise → wisdom
sábio → sabedoria. Wisdom comes with age.
strong → strength
forte → força. Strength is built over time.
able → ability
capaz → capacidade. Her ability is remarkable.