hypostatize
hy·pos·ta·tize
verb \hī-ˈpäs-tə-ˌtīz\hy·pos·ta·tizedhy·pos·ta·tiz·ing
Definition of HYPOSTATIZE
transitive verb
: to attribute real identity to (a concept)
— hy·pos·ta·ti·za·tion \-ˌpäs-tə-tə-ˈzā-shən\ noun
Origin of HYPOSTATIZE
Greek hypostatos substantially existing, from hyphistasthai
First Known Use: 1829
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