instantiate

[ in-stan-shee-eyt ]

verb (used with object)

, in·stan·ti·at·ed, in·stan·ti·at·ing.

1. to provide an instance of or concrete evidence in support of (a theory, concept, claim, or the like).

instantiate

/ ɪnˈstænʃɪˌeɪt /

verb

1. tr to represent by an instance

Other Words From

• in·stanti·ation noun
• in·stanti·ative adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of instantiate¹

First recorded in 1945–50; from Medieval Latin īnstantia “example supporting a general proposition,” from Latin īnstanti-, taken as a combining form of īnstantia “presence, urgency, urgent supplication, steadfastness”; instance, -ate ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of instantiate¹

C20: from Latin instantia (see instance ) + -ate ¹

Example Sentences

It’s why activists and politicians targeting the issue have embraced international compacts such as the Paris climate accord in an effort to instantiate international rules aimed at cutting emissions across the board.

From Washington Post

Then any changes you make get synced back and we instantiate them.

From Project Gutenberg

The way you get a ride online is to sync up with our version-server and then instantiate a copy.

From Project Gutenberg