Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
reifies
verb
/ˈriː.ɪ.faɪz/
Definition
To make something abstract more concrete or real.
Examples
- The theory reifies complex social dynamics into simple categories.
- In his dissertation, he reifies the concept of freedom, illustrating it through historical examples.
- By reifying the idea of success, we often overlook its subjective nature.
Meaning
Reifies refers to the process of treating an abstract concept as if it were a tangible thing or reality.
Synonyms
- Materializes
- Objectifies
- Actualizes
- Manifest
