internalizing
|in-ter-nal-iz-ing|
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/ɪnˈtɜrnəˌlaɪzɪŋ/
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/ɪnˈtɜːnəlaɪzɪŋ/
(internalize)
make part of oneself
Etymology
Etymology Information
'internalize' originates from the combination of 'internal' and the suffix '-ize', where 'internal' meant 'inside' and '-ize' meant 'to make or become'.
Historical Evolution
'internal' changed from the Latin word 'internus' and eventually became the modern English word 'internal'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to make internal', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to incorporate within oneself'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
present participle of 'internalize'.
She is internalizing the feedback from her manager.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45