EXTERNALIZE


Meaning of EXTERNALIZE in English

/ik sterr"nl uyz'/ , v.t., externalized, externalizing .

1. to make external; embody in an outward form.

2. to regard as consisting of externals.

3. to regard or treat as being caused by externals; attribute to external causes: to externalize one's difficulties.

4. to direct (the personality) outward in social relationships.

Also, esp. Brit., externalise .

[ 1850-55; EXTERNAL + -IZE ]

Random House Webster's Unabridged English dictionary.      Полный английский словарь Вебстер - Random House .