objectification

• Sustantivo que designa la acción de tratar algo abstracto, como una idea o una persona, como si fuera un objeto físico o una cosa concreta, privándolo de su subjetividad o cualidades humanas.

A noun referring to the act of treating or representing something abstract, such as a concept or a person, as a physical object or concrete thing.

1. Representation of an abstraction as a physical thingC1formal

   The act of treating something abstract, like a concept or feeling, as if it were a concrete, physical object.

   cosificación

   • The philosopher discussed the objectification of time in modern society.
   • In art, the objectification of love is often shown through a heart symbol.
   • The objectification of fear can be seen in the form of a monster in many stories.

   Sinónimosembodimenthypostatizationmaterializationreification

   Antónimosabstraction

2. Concrete representation of an abstract ideaC1formal

   A specific, tangible example or symbol that stands for an abstract principle or concept.

   Representación concreta de una idea abstracta

   • The statue is an objectification of the nation's ideals of freedom.
   • The painting serves as an objectification of the artist's inner turmoil.
   • The ritual is an objectification of the community's shared values.

   Sinónimosembodimentexemplificationincarnationmanifestationmaterializationpersonificationreificationrepresentationsymbolization