idealization

Meanings

• Noun

  The act of representing or concerning something in its perfect or most desirable form.

  - "Her idealization of love led her to believe that every man was worthy of her affection."
  - "The artist's idealization of beauty is reflected in his paintings."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with idealization
realization , rationalization , explanation , organization

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Variants

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idealization , idealizations , idealize , idealized , idealizer , idealizers , idealizes , idealizing

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'ideal' meaning 'ideal model' or 'pattern'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'idealization' was first used in English literature in the late 15th century.

2. In mathematics, idealization refers to the process of abstracting essential properties of mathematical objects and ignoring irrelevant details.

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Related Concepts

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1. Romanticism: A literary and artistic movement that emphasized emotion, individualism, and the beauty of nature, often involving idealization of various aspects of life.

2. Ideal Type: A concept introduced by Max Weber, representing an abstract, perfected model of a social phenomenon, often used in sociology and social sciences.

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Culture

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In literature, idealization is often used to describe characters or situations that are depicted in an overly positive or romanticized way. It can also be found in art, particularly in portraits or idealized representations of deities.

How to Memorize "idealization"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a perfect world, where everyone is kind and compassionate. This is the essence of idealization.
   - Visualize an object in its most beautiful form to understand the concept of idealization.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'idealization' with the idea of perfection or an ideal model.
   - Think of a beautiful, idyllic scene when you hear the word 'idealization'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic phrase like 'Ideals are Ideal' to help remember the definition of idealization.

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