intellectualisation
/ˌɪntəˌlɛktʃuəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/
noun
- The process of treating something in a rational, logical, or intellectual way, often to avoid emotional involvement.
- She used intellectualisation as a defense mechanism to avoid facing her fears.
- His intellectualisation of the breakup helped him cope with the sadness.
- The intellectualisation of political debates can make them less accessible to ordinary people.
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