Reification

Synonyms of reification

• objectification
• materialization
• concretization

Antonyms of reification

• abstraction
• conceptualization
• idealization

Collocations of reification

reification process

Frequency: 70 %

The reification process involves turning abstract concepts into tangible objects.

reification theory

Frequency: 60 %

The reification theory suggests that society tends to objectify abstract ideas.

reification of culture

Frequency: 50 %

The reification of culture can lead to stereotypes and oversimplifications.

reification of language

Frequency: 45 %

The reification of language can limit our understanding of its fluid nature.

reification of identity

Frequency: 40 %

The reification of identity can lead to essentialism and exclusion.

Idiomatic Expressions for reification

• Phrase: reification of the past
  Meaning: Treating historical events or figures as if they were fixed and unchanging.
  Usage: The reification of the past can lead to oversimplification and distortion of historical narratives.