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- [ree-uh-fahy, rey-]
- /ˈri əˌfaɪ, ˈreɪ-/
- /ˈriː.ɪ.faɪ/
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- [ree-uh-fahy, rey-]
- /ˈri əˌfaɪ, ˈreɪ-/
Definitions of reify word
- verb with object reify to convert into or regard as a concrete thing: to reify a concept. 1
- noun Definition of reify in Technology To regard (something abstract) as a material thing. 1
- verb reify to consider or make (an abstract idea or concept) real or concrete 0
- verb transitive reify to treat (an abstraction) as substantially existing, or as a concrete material object 0
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Origin of reify
First appearance:
before 1850 One of the 32% newest English words
1850-55; < Latin rē(s) thing + -ify
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Parts of speech for Reify
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reify popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 81% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
reify usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for reify
verb reify
- carry through — If you carry something through, you do it or complete it, often in spite of difficulties.
- check up — If you check up on something, you find out information about it.
- come to pass — to take place
- concretize — to render concrete; make real or specific; give tangible form to
- hypostatize — to treat or regard (a concept, idea, etc.) as a distinct substance or reality.
Antonyms for reify
verb reify
- disembody — to divest (a soul, spirit, etc.) of a body.
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