intellectualization
noun
- Definition
- (psychiatry) a defense mechanism that uses reasoning to block out emotional stress and conflict
- Example
- The word 'intellectualization' is often used in everyday conversation.
- Synonyms
- intellectualisation
- Etymology
- No etymology available.
Quick Facts
Palindrome
No
Compound Word
No
Proper Noun
No
Rare
No
Archaic
No
Obsolete
No
Slang
No
Vowels
9
Consonants
10
Length
19