intellectualization
|in-tel-lec-tu-al-i-za-tion|
/ˌɪntəˌlɛktʃuəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/
(intellectualize)
to treat intellectually
Etymology
'intellectualization' originates from the Latin word 'intellectus,' meaning 'understanding' or 'perception.'
'intellectus' transformed into the French word 'intellectuel,' and eventually became the modern English word 'intellectualization' through Middle English.
Initially, it meant 'understanding through intellect,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'using reasoning to avoid emotional involvement.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the act of using reasoning and intellect to understand or explain something, often to avoid emotional involvement.
His intellectualization of the problem prevented him from addressing his true feelings.
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Last updated: 2025/04/13 04:20