materialization

• Nom désignant le processus par lequel quelque chose devient concret ou réel, ou apparaît sous une forme physique, par exemple un esprit qui prend corps ; également, le résultat de ce processus ou une incarnation concrète d'une idée ou d'un concept.

A noun referring to the process of coming into being or becoming reality, or an appearance in bodily form, such as of a disembodied spirit, or something that comes into existence as a result.

1. Process of becoming realC1formal

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

   matérialisation

   • The materialization of the project took several years of hard work.
   • We are witnessing the materialization of a new era in technology.
   • The materialization of his dream came after many setbacks.

   Synonymesactualizationembodimentfulfillmentincarnationmanifestationrealization

   Antonymesdisappearancedissolutionevaporation

2. Appearance in bodily formC1formal

   The act of a spirit or ghost taking on a physical form.

   matérialisation (d'un esprit)

   • The séance supposedly resulted in the materialization of a ghost.
   • Legends speak of the materialization of ancient spirits.
   • The materialization of the apparition frightened the witnesses.

   Synonymesappearanceembodimentincarnationmanifestation

   Antonymesdisappearancevanishing

3. Result or outcomeC1formal

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

   matérialisation, résultat

   • The new building is the materialization of years of planning.
   • Her success is the materialization of her dedication.
   • The materialization of their efforts was a successful product launch.

   Synonymesactualizationembodimentfruitionmanifestationrealization