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noun
The act or process of intellectualizing.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
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noun
(psychiatry) a defense mechanism that uses reasoning to block out emotional stress and conflict
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: intellectualisation
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: defense mechanism, defense reaction, defence mechanism, defence reaction, defense, defence
History
From intellectual + -ization or intellectualize + -ation.
Across languages
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