internalize
[ in-tur-nl-ahyz ]
/ ɪnˈtɜr nlˌaɪz /
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verb (used with object), in·ter·nal·ized, in·ter·nal·iz·ing.
to incorporate (the cultural values, mores, motives, etc., of another or of a group), as through learning, socialization, or identification.
to make subjective or give a subjective character to.
Linguistics. to acquire (a linguistic rule, structure, etc.) as part of one's language competence.
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Let’s start with some etymology: What are the origins of the typographical word “bracket”?
First appeared around 1750, and is related to the French word “braguette” for the name of codpiece armor.
First appeared in 1610, based on the French word “baguette” for the long loaf of bread.
First appeared in 1555, and is related to the French word “raquette” for a netted bat.
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OTHER WORDS FROM internalize
in·ter·nal·i·za·tion [in-tur-nl-ahy-zey-shuhn] /ɪnˌtɜr nl aɪˈzeɪ ʃən/ especially British, in·ter·nal·i·sa·tion, nounqua·si-in·ter·nal·ized; especially British, qua·si-in·ter·nal·ised, adjectivesem·i-in·ter·nal·ized; especially British, sem·i-in·ter·nal·ised, adjectiveun·in·ter·nal·ized; especially British, un·in·ter·nal·ised, adjectiveWords nearby internalize
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British Dictionary definitions for internalize
internalize
internalise
/ (ɪnˈtɜːnəˌlaɪz) /
verb
(tr) psychol sociol to make internal, esp to incorporate within oneself (values, attitudes, etc) through learning or socializationAlso: interiorize Compare introject
Derived forms of internalize
internalization or internalisation, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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Medical definitions for internalize
internalize
[ ĭn-tûr′nə-līz′ ]
v.
To make internal, personal, or subjective.
To take in and adopt as an integral part of one's attitudes or beliefs.
Other words from internalize
in•ter′nal•i•za′tion (-nə-lĭ-zā′shən) n.The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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