externalization

• Nom désignant le processus par lequel quelque chose est attribué à des causes externes, ou l'acte de donner une forme concrète et extérieure à un concept abstrait.

A noun referring to the process of attributing something to external causes or the act of giving an abstract concept a concrete outward form.

1. Attribution to outside causesC1formal

   The act of attributing one's own feelings, thoughts, or problems to external factors or other people.

   Externalisation (attribution à des causes extérieures)

   • His externalization of blame made it hard for him to accept responsibility.
   • The therapist discussed the patient's tendency toward externalization of anxiety.
   • Externalization of failure can hinder personal growth.

   Synonymesprojection

2. Embodiment in an outward formC1formal

   The process of giving a concrete or visible form to an abstract idea, concept, or feeling.

   Extériorisation

   • The artist's work is an externalization of her inner struggles.
   • Architecture can be seen as the externalization of cultural values.
   • The new policy is an externalization of the company's commitment to sustainability.

   Synonymesactualizationembodimentexpressionmanifestationmaterializationobjectificationreification