physicalize

American  

[fiz-i-kuh-lahyz] / ˈfɪz ɪ kəˌlaɪz /

especially British, physicalise

verb (used with object)

physicalized, physicalizing

1. to express in physical terms; give form or shape to.

   The dancers physicalized the mood of the music.

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Other Word Forms

• physicalization
  noun

Etymology

Origin of physicalize

First recorded in 1945–50; physical + -ize

Example Sentences

“I want to write for the choreographer. I’m going to create scenarios that physicalize themselves in unique ways.”

From Washington Post • Nov. 17, 2022

One plausible explanation is that zombies physicalize our fear of mortality and decay.

From Salon • Jul. 25, 2021

A brief attempt to physicalize the virtual-reality strand of the plot falls flat.

From New York Times • May 9, 2015

It's the rare choreographer who can physicalize this haunting, enchanting work.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 18, 2014

That was a big clue for me, how to physicalize him.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 15, 2011