intellectualize
To treat in an intellectual mannerTo treat in an intellectual manner; to discuss or express intellectually.
» Some think that too much intellectualizing will reduce their sexual vigour. It's like modern-day superstition.
Meaning
4 senses(transitive)To treat in an intellectual manner; to discuss or express intellectually.
(transitive)To endow with intellect; to bestow intellectual qualities upon; to cause to become intellectual.
(US, transitive)To find a seemingly rational explanation for.
To find a seemingly rational explanation for.
(US, transitive)To use (excessive) reasoning and rationalization to block out emotional stress and anxiety associated with painful or traumatic experiences.
Examples
1 sentencesSome think that too much intellectualizing will reduce their sexual vigour. It's like modern-day superstition.
Forms
intellectualizes, intellectualizing, intellectualized, intellectualized| Base form | intellectualize · to intellectualize |
|---|---|
| 3rd person singular | intellectualizes |
| Present participle | intellectualizing |
| Past simple | intellectualized |
| Past participle | intellectualized |
regular · Lesson
Word family
6 related wordsLessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle