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materialization

/məˌtɪr.i.ə.ləˈzeɪ.ʃən/
(UK: materialisation)
ma · te · ri · al · i · za · tion
Adverb:materially
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Plural:materializations
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Adjective:material
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materialization Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The act or process of becoming actual, real, or concrete; the fulfillment or realization of a plan, idea, or hope.

Example

"The opening of the community center marked the materialization of years of dedicated local fundraising."

2

The sudden or unexplained appearance of a person, object, or spirit in physical form.

Example

"In the supernatural novel, witnesses reported the eerie materialization of a ghostly figure in the hallway."

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• Rhymes for materialization

• Nearby Words

materialist
materialistic
materialistically
materialization
materialize
materially
maternal

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the 19th century from the verb 'materialize' plus the noun-forming suffix '-ation', ultimately tracing back to Late Latin 'materialis', meaning 'of or belonging to matter'.

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