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externalization.

The process of making something external, or visible from the outside.

15 characters6 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun
  1. The process of making something external, or visible from the outside.

    countable · uncountable
  2. A physical thing that typifies an abstract thing; an embodiment or personalization.

    countable · uncountable
  3. In Freudian psychology, an unconscious defense mechanism by which an individual "projects" his or her own internal characteristics onto the outside world or other people.

    countable · uncountable
Where this word comes from

Etymology tree English externalize Proto-Indo-European *-tis Proto-Indo-European *-Hō Proto-Indo-European *-tiHō Proto-Italic *-tiō Latin -tiō Latin -ātiōlbor. Old French -ationbor. Middle English -acioun English -ation English externalization From externalize + -ation.

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