Externalization and Reification

Externalization

Externalization noun - A visible representation of something abstract (as a quality).
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Synonyms for Externalization

Reification and externalization are semantically related In some cases you can use "Reification" instead a noun "Externalization".

Reification

Reification noun - Regarding something abstract as a material thing.
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Synonyms for Reification

Externalization and reification are semantically related in embodiment topic. You can use "Externalization" instead a noun "Reification".
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Reification and Externalization. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 22, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/externalization/reification
Externalization & Reification. N.p., 2016. Web. 22 Jul. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/externalization/reification>.
Reification or Externalization. 2016. Accessed July 22, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/externalization/reification.
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