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Meaning of intellectualize
to make something seem reasonable or acceptable by explaining or justifying it in a logical or rational way
Etymology of intellectualize
The word "intellectualize" originated in the mid-19th century, derived from the word "intellectual", which comes from the Latin "intellectus", meaning "understanding" or "intelligence", and the suffix "-ize", which forms a verb
Historically, the word has been used to describe the process of making something seem more rational or logical, often in order to make it more acceptable or appealing
Synonyms
rationalize
theorize
conceptualize
analyze
think
ponder
reflect
deliberate
muse
intellectual
cerebrate
brainstorm
speculate
hypothesize
philosophize
expound
explicate
interpret
elucidate
clarify
articulate
systematize
organize
methodize
codify
formalize
scrutinize
examine
investigate
study
research
cerebralize
idealize
abstract
generalize
universalize
particularize
specialize
individualize
personalize
Definitions
- To make something seem reasonable or acceptable by explaining or justifying it in a logical or rational way
- * To think about or discuss something in a detailed and systematic way, often in order to understand it better or to make it seem more interesting or important
Usage Examples
- She tried to intellectualize her feelings, but she couldn't shake off the sense of sadness
- * The professor encouraged his students to intellectualize the novel, to think about its themes and symbolism in a more abstract way
- * He tended to intellectualize his emotions, which made it difficult for him to form close relationships