externalize
|ex/ter/nal/ize|
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/ɪkˈstɜrnəˌlaɪz/
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/ɪkˈstɜːnəlaɪz/
make visible
Etymology
Etymology Information
'externalize' originates from the Latin word 'externus,' meaning 'outside.'
Historical Evolution
'externus' transformed into the French word 'externe,' and eventually became the modern English word 'externalize.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to make external,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to express or make visible.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to express or make something visible or tangible, especially thoughts or feelings.
She externalized her anxiety through art.
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Verb 2
to attribute something to external causes.
He externalized his failure to the lack of resources.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39