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Definition of depersonalize

depersonalize

/diːˈpɜːrsənəlaɪz/
(UK: depersonalise)
de · per · son · al · ize
Adjective:depersonalized
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Past Simple:depersonalized
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Past Participle:depersonalized
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Present Participle:depersonalizing
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depersonalize Lexical Profile

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• verb

1

To divest of human characteristics, individuality, or personal identity; to render impersonal or mechanical.

Example

"Critics argue that standardized testing tends to depersonalize the educational experience for students."

2

To induce a state of detachment in which a person feels disconnected from their own body, thoughts, or sense of self (in psychology and psychiatry).

Example

"Severe acute stress can cause a patient to depersonalize and perceive their surroundings as dreamlike or artificial."

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• Rhymes for depersonalize

• Nearby Words

dependent
dependently
depender
depersonalize
depict
depiction
depilate

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the late 19th century from the prefix 'de-' (indicating removal or reversal) and 'personalize', ultimately tracing back to the Latin 'persona' (meaning a theatrical mask or character).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Depersonalize. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/depersonalize
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