materialisation

A noun referring to the process of becoming real or tangible, or the appearance of something in physical form, such as a spirit or an idea.

• 🇩🇪Substantiv, das den Prozess bezeichnet, durch den etwas real oder greifbar wird oder in physischer Form erscheint, z. B. ein Geist oder eine Idee; auch die konkrete Verwirklichung oder Umsetzung eines Plans oder Vorhabens.

1. Process of becoming real C1 formal

   The process of something abstract or planned becoming concrete or actual.

   • The materialisation of the project took several years of hard work.
   • We are witnessing the materialisation of a new era in technology.
   • The materialisation of her dreams came after much dedication.

   🇩🇪Materialisierung

   Synonyme: actualizationembodimentfulfillmentimplementationmanifestationmaterializationrealization

   Antonyme: disappearancedissolution

2. Appearance in bodily form C1 formal

   An appearance in physical form, especially of a spirit or ghost.

   • The séance resulted in the materialisation of a ghostly figure.
   • Legends speak of the materialisation of spirits in the old castle.
   • The materialisation of the apparition startled everyone in the room.

   🇩🇪Materialisation

   Synonyme: apparitionappearancemanifestation

3. Result or outcome C1 formal

   Something that comes into existence as a result of a process or effort.

   • The new building is the materialisation of years of planning.
   • Her success is the materialisation of her relentless efforts.
   • The treaty was the materialisation of diplomatic negotiations.

   🇩🇪Ergebnis

   Synonyme: actualizationembodimentfruitionmanifestationoutcomeproductrealizationresult

• materialisations plural form
• materialisations' possessive plural form
• materialisation's possessive singular form