Materialise: meaning, definitions and examples

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materialise

 

[ məˈtɪəriəlaɪz ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

become real

To materialise means to come into existence or to become real. It often refers to something that was previously abstract or theoretical suddenly being made tangible or visible. In various contexts, it can describe both physical appearances, such as an object appearing, or abstract ideas, like goals or plans becoming reality. The term can also carry a connotation of manifestation or actualization.

Synonyms

actualize, appear, emerge, manifest

Examples of usage

  • Her dreams began to materialise after years of hard work.
  • He hoped the project would materialise by the end of the year.
  • The ghostly figure seemed to materialise out of thin air.
  • New technologies materialise every year, changing the landscape of the industry.

Translations

Translations of the word "materialise" in other languages:

🇵🇹 materializar

🇮🇳 साकार करना

🇩🇪 materialisieren

🇮🇩 mewujudkan

🇺🇦 матеріалізувати

🇵🇱 materializować

🇯🇵 具現化する

🇫🇷 matérialiser

🇪🇸 materializar

🇹🇷 somutlaştırmak

🇰🇷 구현하다

🇸🇦 تجسيد

🇨🇿 materializovat

🇸🇰 materializovať

🇨🇳 实现

🇸🇮 materializirati

🇮🇸 efnisgera

🇰🇿 материализациялау

🇬🇪 მასალად ქცევა

🇦🇿 mənbəyi həyata keçirmək

🇲🇽 materializar

Etymology

The word 'materialise' originates from the late 19th century, deriving from the word 'material', which comes from the Latin 'materialis', meaning 'of matter'. The prefix 'mate' implies a connection to the physical world, while the suffix '-ise' denotes the action of making or becoming. Over the years, 'materialise' has evolved to encapsulate both physical and abstract manifestations, and it is commonly used in contexts where things transition from conceptual to tangible. In modern usage, it reflects a broader trend in language where the emphasis is on the transformation of ideas into reality, making it particularly relevant in discussions of innovation, entrepreneurship, and personal aspirations.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #28,883, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.