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appreciation vs idealization

idealization vs appreciation

appreciation and idealization both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
appreciation Yes No No No
idealization Yes No No No
As nouns, idealization is a hyponym of appreciation; that is, idealization is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than appreciation:
  • appreciation: a favorable judgment
  • idealization: a portrayal of something as ideal
Other hyponyms of appreciation include adoration, idolisation, idolization, glorification, idealisation.
appreciation (noun) idealization (noun)
a favorable judgment a portrayal of something as ideal
an increase in price or value something that exists only as an idea
understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something (psychiatry) a defense mechanism that splits something you are ambivalent about into two representations--one good and one bad
delicate discrimination (especially of esthetic values)
an expression of gratitude
Difference between appreciation and idealization

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