reify

[ ree-uh-fahy, rey- ]

verb (used with object)

, re·i·fied, re·i·fy·ing.

1. to convert into or regard as a concrete thing:

   to reify a concept.

reify

/ ˈriːɪˌfaɪ /

verb

1. tr to consider or make (an abstract idea or concept) real or concrete

Derived Forms

• ˈreiˌfier, noun
• ˌreifiˈcation, noun
• ˌreifiˈcatory, adjective

Other Words From

• re·i·fi·ca·tion [ree-, uh, -f, uh, -, key, -sh, uh, n, rey, -], noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of reify¹

First recorded in 1850–55; from Latin rē(s) “thing” + -ify

Word History and Origins

Origin of reify¹

C19: from Latin rēs thing; compare deify

Example Sentences

It would reify the division between Israelis living within the Green Line and those living beyond it.

From The Daily Beast

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