idealization
|i-de-al-i-za-tion|
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/aɪˌdiːəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/
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/aɪˌdɪəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/
(idealize)
perceive as perfect
Etymology
Etymology Information
'idealization' originates from the word 'ideal,' which comes from the Latin word 'idealis,' meaning 'pertaining to an idea.'
Historical Evolution
'ideal' transformed from the Latin word 'idealis' and eventually became the modern English word 'ideal' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'pertaining to an idea,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'representing something as perfect.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the act or process of regarding or representing something as perfect or better than in reality.
Her idealization of the past made her nostalgic.
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Last updated: 2025/04/10 11:48