idealizing

Meanings

• Verb

  The action or process of representing or regarding something in its ideal or perfected form.

• Verb

  The act of imagining or conceiving something as perfect or ideal.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with idealizing
realizing , healing , revealing

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Variants

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

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Forms

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idealizes, idealized, idealizing

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Etymology

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From the word 'ideal' + 'ing' suffix.

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Trivia

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

2. In psychology, idealizing is a defense mechanism used to maintain a positive image of someone or something, often to the point of distortion or denial of reality.

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Related Concepts

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1. Romanticism: A cultural movement that emphasized emotion, individualism, and the beauty of nature. Idealizing is a key aspect of Romantic literature and art.

2. Idolatry: The act of worshipping an idol or false god. Idealizing can be a form of idolatry when it leads to an unhealthy obsession or fixation on an idealized version of something or someone.

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Culture

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In literature and art, idealizing is often used to create an idyllic or romanticized version of reality. For instance, in the novel 'Wuthering Heights' by Emily Bronte, Heathcliff is idealized by Catherine, leading to her obsession and eventual downfall.

How to Memorize "idealizing"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the process of perfecting or enhancing something to its ideal form. For example, imagine sculpting a statue from a rough block of marble until it takes on its ideal shape.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'idealizing' with the idea of perfection or ideal forms. For example, think of the word 'ideal' and the concept of something being perfect or unblemished.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by associating the word 'idealizing' with the phrase 'making perfect' or 'enhancing to the ideal form'.

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