Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

idealize

/aɪˈdiəˌlaɪz/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.09 in modern English

Syllables: ide-al-ize
IPA: /aɪˈdiəˌlaɪz/

18

Scrabble Score

8

Letters

3

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

To regard something as ideal.

Transitive verb

verb

To conceive or form an ideal.

Intransitive verb

verb

To portray using idealization.

Transitive verb

Example Sentences

"People tell me that I wouldn't be so anxious for a lover if I knew the kinds of problems which such a relationship brings, to which I reply that, yes, perhaps I am idealizing somewhat, but basically I know that people aren't plastic, and that where there are human beings there are problems, and, all the same, I think it can be worth it in the long run if there is honesty on both sides."

Etymology

From ideal + -ize. Compare French idéaliser.

Word Breakdown

Suffix: ideal

Regional Pronunciation

American English: /aɪˈdiəˌlaɪz/
British English: /aɪˈdɪəlaɪz/

Usage

Inflected Forms

idealizes (present, singular) idealizing (participle, present) idealized (participle, past) idealized (past) idealise (alternative)

Derived Forms

idealizable idealization idealized idealizer overidealize unidealize

Frequently Paired Words

ideate

Synonyms

idealise

Questions

How do you pronounce idealize?: The recorded pronunciation is /aɪˈdiəˌlaɪz/.
What does idealize mean?: To regard something as ideal.
Where does idealize come from?: From ideal + -ize. Compare French idéaliser.

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