hypostatization
/ˌhaɪpɑstətɪˈzeɪʃən/
noun
- The act of treating an abstract concept or quality as if it were a concrete, real thing or substance.
- In economics, the hypostatization of 'the economy' can lead to misleading policies.
- The hypostatization of 'evil' as a demon is a common theme in folklore.
- Teachers often warn students against the hypostatization of metaphors in literature.
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