transcendentalize

[ tran-sen-den-tl-ahyz, -suhn- ]

verb (used with object)

, tran·scen·den·tal·ized, tran·scen·den·tal·iz·ing.

1. to cause to become transcendent.
2. to cause to become transcendental; idealize.

Other Words From

• transcen·dental·i·zation noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of transcendentalize¹

First recorded in 1840–50; transcendental + -ize

Example Sentences

It is, however, said by some, who are disposed to transcendentalize his doctrine, that he did not mean the common atmospheric air, but something more attenuated and warm; and since, in its purest state, it constitutes the most perfect intellect, inferior degrees of reason must be owing to an increase of its density and moisture.

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