intellectualization

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Definition of intellectualization in English English dictionary

the act or process of intellectualizing

an instance of such a process

(Psikoloji, Ruhbilim) An unconscious means of protecting oneself from the emotional stress and anxiety associated with confronting painful personal fears or problems by excessive reasoning

(psychiatry) a defense mechanism that uses reasoning to block out emotional stress and conflict

{i} rationalization, act of analyzing with the mind; making intellectual (also intellectualisation)

Hyphenation

in·tel·lec·tu·al·i·za·tion