idealization

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The act or process of idealizing.
  2. The representation of natural objects, scenes, etc., in such a way as to show their most important characteristics; the study of the ideal.

Word forms

idealization idealizations idealisation

Etymology

From idealize + -ation.

Derived words

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