reification

Etymology

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Synonyms, partial synonyms, and alternate spellings

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Definition

Figuring an abstraction or immaterial thing as something concrete.

Boyd sounded confident in his pre-fight comments, but the words had a hollow ring to them. (McNeil 2014:155)

McNeil, William. 2014. The Rise of Mike Tyson, Heavyweight. Jefferson, North Carolina: McFarland.

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