Definition Synonyms
Definition of idealization - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
perfectionthe act of making something seem perfect
- Her idealization of the city ignored its problems.
2.
artportrayal showing only positive traits
- The painting was an idealization of rural life.
3.
scienceTECH. simplified theory ignoring complex detailsTECH.
- The model was an idealization of economic behavior.
4.
psychiatryTECH. defense mechanism splitting good and badTECH.
- Idealization helped him cope with conflicting feelings.
Expressions with idealization
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basic model lacking complexity
The primitive idealization fails to account for modern variables.
Origin of idealization
Latin, idea (form) + -ization (process)
Terms with idealization included in their meaning
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idealization
portraying something as ideal or perfect
philosophy
idealization of human nature
over-idealization
act of making something appear more romantic than it is
over-idealization
the act of making something appear more romantic than it is
idealization
the act of making something seem more appealing
initial concept
initial form of idealization in theory
Examples of idealization in a sentence
The idealization of their relationship masked real issues. The sculpture was an idealization of the human form. His novel was criticized for its idealization of the protagonist. The scientist's idealization ignored air resistance. His idealization of the system simplified the calculations. Idealization can sometimes mask underlying issues.
Through idealization, she viewed him as flawless.
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- French:idéalisation, ...
- German:Idealisierung, ...
- Italian:idealizzazione, astrazione, ...
- Spanish:idealización, ...
- Portuguese:idealização, ...
- Chinese:理想化, 理想主义, ...
- Japanese:理想化, イデアリゼーション, ...
- Arabic:مِثَالِيَّة, تَصْوِير مِثالي, ...
- Hebrew:אִידֵאָלִיזַצְיָה, אִידֵיאָלִיזַצְיָה, ...
- Russian:идеализация, ...
- Ukrainian:ідеалізація, ідеалізування, ...
- Hindi:आदर्शीकरण, आदर्श चित्रण, ...
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