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Topic: Philosophy

idealization

IPA: /ˌaɪdiəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/

KK: /aɪˌdiːəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of imagining or representing something in a perfect or ideal form, often by emphasizing its best qualities and ignoring its flaws.

Example: Her idealization of the city made it seem like a perfect place to live, even though it had its problems.

idealized

IPA: /aɪˈdiːəlaɪzd/

KK: /aɪˈdiːəlaɪzd/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that is viewed as perfect or the best possible version, often not reflecting reality.

Example: The artist created an idealized version of the landscape, making it look more beautiful than it actually is.

verb

Definition: To represent something in a way that makes it seem perfect or better than it really is.

Example: Many people idealized their childhood memories, forgetting the challenges they faced.

idealizer

IPA: //aɪˈdiːəlaɪzər//

KK: /aɪˈdiːəlaɪzər/

noun

Definition: A person who sees or represents things in an ideal or perfect way, often overlooking flaws or imperfections.

Example: As an idealizer, she often envisioned a world where everyone lived in harmony.

idealless

IPA: /aɪˈdiːlɛs/

KK: /aɪˈdiːlɛs/

adjective

Definition: Lacking any principles or standards that one might aspire to.

Example: In a world that seems idealless, it's hard to find motivation to strive for better.

ideational

IPA: /aɪˈdiːeɪʃənl/

KK: /aɪˈdiːeɪʃənl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or consisting of ideas or thoughts, especially those that are not directly observable.

Example: The ideational aspect of the project focuses on the concepts and theories behind the design.

ideationally

IPA: /aɪˈdiːeɪʃənəli/

KK: /aɪˈdiːeɪʃənəli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that relates to the process of forming ideas or concepts.

Example: The team ideationally approached the project, brainstorming various innovative solutions.

idem

IPA: /ˈaɪ.dɛm/

KK: /ˈaɪdɛm/

pronoun

Definition: A word used to refer to something that has already been mentioned, indicating that it is the same as what was previously stated.

Example: In the report, the author referred to the findings as 'idem' to emphasize that they were the same as those in the previous study.

ideographically

IPA: /ˌaɪdiəˈɡræfɪkli/

KK: /aɪˈdiːəˌɡræfɪkli/

adverb

Definition: In a manner that uses symbols or characters to represent ideas or concepts rather than sounds or words.

Example: The artist expressed her thoughts ideographically through her unique symbols.

idiographic

IPA: /ˌɪdiəˈɡræfɪk/

KK: /ˌɪdɪəˈɡræfɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to specific, unique facts or events rather than general principles.

Example: History is an idiographic discipline, studying events that cannot be repeated.

idiosyncrasy

IPA: /ˌɪdiəˈsɪŋkrəsi/

KK: /ˌɪdiəˈsɪŋkrəsi/

noun

Definition: A unique or unusual feature or characteristic of a person or group that makes them different from others.

Example: Her idiosyncrasy of always wearing mismatched socks made her stand out in the crowd.

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