idealization — the practice of regarding or representing something as perfect or better than in reality
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the practice of regarding or representing something as perfect or better than in reality
Pronunciation (IPA): /aɪˌdiːələˈzeɪʃən/
Korean meaning: 이상화, 완벽하게 생각하거나 실제보다 더 좋게 여기는 것
Korean pronunciation: 아이-디-얼-러-제이-션 (강세: 제이)
Example Sentences
- His idealization of his ex-girlfriend prevented him from seeing her flaws.
- The idealization of social media influencers often leads to unrealistic expectations.
- My grandmother's idealization of 'the good old days' conveniently forgot about the lack of WiFi.
idealization
NOUN//aɪˌdiːələˈzeɪʃən//
the practice of regarding or representing something as perfect or better than in reality
Making someone seem perfect
Idealization leads to realization through specialization
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🌳Etymology
Origin
그리스어 'idea(형태, 개념)'에서 시작되어, 라틴어를 거쳐 영어로 들어왔습니다. 플라톤의 '이데아' 개념에서 유래된 말로, 완벽한 형태나 이상을 추구한다는 의미가 담겨있습니다.
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📝Examples
“His idealization of his ex-girlfriend prevented him from seeing her flaws.”
“The idealization of social media influencers often leads to unrealistic expectations.”
“My grandmother's idealization of 'the good old days' conveniently forgot about the lack of WiFi.”
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