Intellectualize

Pronunciation: /ˌɪn.təˈlɛk.tʃu.əˌlaɪz/

Definitions of intellectualize

verb to analyze or discuss something in an intellectual or academic manner

Example Sentences

A1 I don't want to intellectualize the situation, I just want to feel my emotions.

A2 She tends to intellectualize everything, even simple tasks.

B1 Some people intellectualize their problems instead of dealing with them head-on.

B2 It's important to intellectualize complex issues in order to fully understand them.

C1 The philosopher was known for his ability to intellectualize abstract concepts.

C2 Psychologists often intellectualize human behavior in order to develop theories and interventions.

Grammatical Forms of intellectualize

• past tense: intellectualized
• plural: intellectualizes
• comparative: more intellectualized
• superlative: most intellectualized
• present tense: intellectualize
• future tense: will intellectualize
• perfect tense: have intellectualized
• continuous tense: is intellectualizing
• singular: intellectualize
• positive degree: intellectual
• infinitive: to intellectualize
• gerund: intellectualizing
• participle: intellectualized

Origin and Evolution of intellectualize

First Known Use: 1870 year

Language of Origin: Latin and Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'intellectualize' originated from the combination of the prefix 'intellect-' derived from Latin 'intellectus' meaning understanding or perception, and the suffix '-ize' from Greek '-izein' meaning to make or cause.

Evolution of the word: Initially used in psychology and philosophy to describe the process of analyzing or rationalizing emotions or behaviors, 'intellectualize' has evolved to also refer to the act of approaching situations or problems in a rational or analytical manner.