conceptualize

con·cep·tu·al·ize

verb \-ˌlīz\

con·cep·tu·al·izedcon·cep·tu·al·iz·ing

Definition of CONCEPTUALIZE

transitive verb

: to form a concept of; especially : to interpret conceptually

— con·cep·tu·al·i·za·tion \-ˌsep-chə-wə-lə-ˈzā-shən, -chü-ə-, -chə-lə-ˈ, -shwə-lə-ˈ\ noun

— con·cep·tu·al·iz·er \-ˈsep-chə-wə-ˌlī-zər, -chü-ə-, -chə-ˌlī-, -shwə-ˌlī-\ noun

Examples of CONCEPTUALIZE

1. She described her plans to me, but I found them hard to conceptualize.
2. He conceptualizes the family as an economic unit.
3. A programmer needs to analyze and conceptualize in order to solve problems.

First Known Use of CONCEPTUALIZE

1878

Rhymes with CONCEPTUALIZE

Americanize, apotheosize, colonialize, compartmentalize, consolation prize, contextualize, decriminalize, delegitimize, demilitarize, denaturalize, departmentalize, depoliticize, desexualize, epigrammatize, etymologize, Europeanize, exteriorize, ideologize, individualize, industrialize, internationalize, legitimatize, materialize, memorialize, miniaturize, politicalize, private enterprise, professionalize, psychoanalyze, revolutionize, self-actualize, sensationalize, sentimentalize, spiritualize, underutilize, universalize