absolutization
|ab-so-lu-ti-za-tion|
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/ˌæbsəˌluːtəˈzeɪʃən/
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/ˌæbsəˌluːtaɪˈzeɪʃən/
(absolutize)
making absolute
Etymology
'absolutization' originates from the Latin word 'absolutus,' meaning 'complete' or 'unconditional,' combined with the suffix '-ization,' indicating the process of making or becoming.
'absolutus' transformed into the English word 'absolute,' and eventually became 'absolutization' through the addition of the suffix '-ization.'
Initially, it meant 'making something complete or unconditional,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'treating something as an absolute.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the act or process of making something absolute or treating it as an absolute.
The absolutization of cultural norms can lead to intolerance.
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Last updated: 2025/04/07 19:51