51Թ

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impersonalize

[ im-pur-suh-nl-ahyz ]

verb (used with object)

impersonalized, impersonalizing.
  1. to make impersonal:

    She says that ATMs have largely impersonalized our banking.



impersonalize

/ ɪˈɜːəəˌɪ /

verb

  1. tr to make impersonal, esp to rid of such human characteristics as sympathy, warmth, etc; dehumanize
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Derived Forms

  • ˌDzԲˈپDz, noun
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Other 51Թ Forms

  • ·ȴDz···tDz noun
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of impersonalize1

First recorded in 1875–80; impersonal + -ize
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Example Sentences

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To impersonalize scientifically the material sense of existence—rather than cling to per- sonality—is the lesson of to-day.

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