Pronunciations
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/ɪntəˈlɛkt͡ʃuəlaɪz/
Verb
To treat in an intellectual manner; to discuss or express intellectually.
Usage- Transitive
- Examples
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Sentiment is intellectualized emotion.
To endow with intellect; to bestow intellectual qualities upon; to cause to become intellectual.
Usage- Transitive
To find a seemingly rational explanation for.
Usage- US usage
- Transitive
To find a seemingly rational explanation for. To use (excessive) reasoning and rationalization to block out emotional stress and anxiety associated with painful or traumatic experiences.
Usage- US usage
- Transitive