Definition

The process of making something become real or appear in a physical form.

Example

The materialization of her ideas into a successful product took years of hard work.

Conversation

Did you read about the materialization of that ancient artifact?

Yeah, it’s fascinating how they actually brought it back to life.

I wonder what other discoveries could lead to such materialization in the future.

It would be amazing to see history come alive like that!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Materialization → It is formed from "material" (from Latin "materialis", meaning pertaining to matter) and "-ization" (a suffix used to form nouns indicating a process or action). The word "materialization" refers to the process of becoming material or tangible.

Memory Tip

Think of 'material' as relating to 'matter' and '-ization' as the process of making something happen. This helps you remember that materialization means the process of something becoming tangible.

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