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internalize

 

[ ɪnˈtɜrnəlaɪz ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

psychology

To internalize means to make something, such as an idea or belief, become part of one's inner self or mind. It is the process of incorporating external information or experiences into one's internal framework.

Synonyms

absorb, assimilate, incorporate

Examples of usage

  • Children internalize the values and norms of their parents through socialization.
  • Students internalize knowledge through studying and practice.
  • Employees often internalize the company's mission and values.

Translations

Translations of the word "internalize" in other languages:

🇵🇹 internalizar

🇮🇳 अंदर लेना

🇩🇪 verinnerlichen

🇮🇩 menginternalisasi

🇺🇦 інтерналізувати

🇵🇱 internalizować

🇯🇵 内面化する

🇫🇷 internaliser

🇪🇸 internalizar

🇹🇷 içselleştirmek

🇰🇷 내면화하다

🇸🇦 استيعاب

🇨🇿 internalizovat

🇸🇰 internalizovať

🇨🇳 内化

🇸🇮 internalizirati

🇮🇸 innvæðing

🇰🇿 интернализация

🇬🇪 ინტერნალიზაცია

🇦🇿 daxil etmək

🇲🇽 internalizar

Etymology

The word 'internalize' originated from the Latin word 'internus' meaning 'inward' and the English word 'realize'. It first appeared in the mid-19th century. The concept of internalization has been studied in psychology and education to understand how individuals acquire knowledge and beliefs.

See also: internal, internalization, internally.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #24,849, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.