What does REIFY mean?

Reify

Part of Speech: Verb

Definition: To make something abstract into a concrete reality.

Pronunciation: US: /ˈriː.ə.faɪ/, UK: /ˈriː.ɪ.faɪ/

Origin and Usage: The term "reify" comes from the Latin word "res," meaning "thing," and the suffix "-ify," meaning "to make." It was first used in English in the mid-19th century. The term is often used in academic and philosophical contexts to describe the process of turning abstract concepts into concrete objects or ideas.

Synonyms: Concretize, embody, manifest, materialize, objectify.

Related Words: Deify, edify, unify, codify, petri.

Example Sentences:

• She sought to reify her ideas by turning them into physical objects.
• The artists work sought to reify the emotions of his subjects.
• He argued that the process of reification can lead to the misrepresentation of abstract concepts.