Canadian English Meaning of idealization

idealization

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Definitions and Meaning of idealization in English

Wordnet

idealization (n)

a portrayal of something as ideal

(psychiatry) a defense mechanism that splits something you are ambivalent about into two representations--one good and one bad

something that exists only as an idea

Webster

idealization (n.)

The act or process of idealizing.

The representation of natural objects, scenes, etc., in such a way as to show their most important characteristics; the study of the ideal.

FAQs About the word idealization

idealization

a portrayal of something as ideal, (psychiatry) a defense mechanism that splits something you are ambivalent about into two representations--one good and one ba

adoration,deference,glorification,liking,reverence,Romanticisation,veneration,adulation,affection,appreciation

condemnation,disapproval,Dislike,dismissal,disregard,scorn,loathing,disfavour

ideality => ideality, idealities => ideals, idealistic => idealistic, idealist => Idealist, idealism => idealism,