instantiate

Meanings

• Verb

  To make an instance or example of something abstract or theoretical.

  - "The teacher instantiated the concept of gravity by dropping a ball."
  - "The company instantiated the new software on all servers."

• Verb

  To create an instance or realization of a class or object in a programming context.

  - "In Java, an object is instantiated by creating a new instance using the new keyword."
  - "In C++, an object is instantiated by defining a variable of that class type."

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Synonyms

exemplify

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with instantiate
Annihilate , Contemplate , Determinate , Exhibit , Innate , Relate

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Variants

List of all variants of instantiate that leads to same result
instantiate , instantiated , instantiates , instantiating , instantiation , instantiations

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Etymology

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Instantiate comes from the Latin word 'instantia' which means 'presence' or 'occurrence'. It was first used in English in the 15th century.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'instantiate' is commonly used in computer programming and software development.

2. The word 'instantiate' is often used in philosophical discussions about the relationship between abstract ideas and the physical world.

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Related Concepts

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1. Abstract: Instantiate refers to making something concrete or tangible from an abstract idea or concept.

2. Instance: An instance is a specific occurrence or realization of a class or object.

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Culture

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In literature, instantiate has been used to describe the process of bringing abstract ideas into reality. In art, it can refer to the creation of a physical representation of an idea or concept.

How to Memorize "instantiate"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the process of making something concrete or tangible from an abstract idea.
   - Imagine creating an instance of a class or object.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'instantiate' with the idea of making something real or tangible.
   - Think of the word 'instantiate' as meaning 'create a specific example'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'instantiate' as 'in-stat-iate', where the 'stat' represents making something static or real.

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