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compartmentalisation

/ˌkɒm.pɑːt.mən.tə.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/

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noun

/ˌkɒm.pɑːt.mən.tə.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/C1formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее действие по разделению или распределению вещей на отдельные классы, категории или отсеки, часто используемое в психологии для описания легкого состояния диссоциации.

A noun referring to the act of separating or distributing things into distinct classes, categories, or compartments, often used in psychology to describe a mild state of dissociation.

uncountable

  1. Mild state of dissociationC1formalmedical

    A psychological process where a person separates certain thoughts, emotions, or memories from the rest of their consciousness, often as a coping mechanism.

    ruУмеренное состояние диссоциации

    • Her compartmentalisation of work stress allowed her to remain calm at home.
    • The therapist noted his compartmentalisation of traumatic memories.
    • Compartmentalisation can be a useful short-term strategy for managing overwhelming emotions.

    Synonymsdetachmentdisconnectiondissociation

    Antonymsassimilationintegration

  2. Categorization or classificationB2formal

    The act of dividing things into separate groups, classes, or categories based on shared characteristics.

    ruРазделение на категории

    • The compartmentalisation of library books by genre makes them easier to find.
    • In biology, the compartmentalisation of species into kingdoms is fundamental.
    • The company's compartmentalisation of departments improved efficiency.

    Synonymscategorizationclassificationgradinggroupingorderingpigeonholingsortingtaxonomy

    Antonymsamalgamationassimilationintegrationsynthesisunification

Forms
  • compartmentalisations plural form
  • compartmentalisations' possessive plural form
  • compartmentalisation's possessive singular form