physicalize

[ fiz-i-kuh-lahyz ]

verb (used with object)

, phys·i·cal·ized, phys·i·cal·iz·ing.

1. to express in physical terms; give form or shape to:

   The dancers physicalized the mood of the music.

Other Words From

• physi·cal·i·zation noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of physicalize¹

First recorded in 1945–50; physical + -ize

Example Sentences

“We want to physicalize that sound for our Deaf audiences, and make it so they can see the music and experience it along with hearing audiences.”

From Los Angeles Times

“Actors spend a lot of time by themselves, taking in lots of information and not actually being able to practicalize or physicalize what they’re doing,” she explained.

From Los Angeles Times

It was our job to then take that vulnerability and physicalize it.

From Los Angeles Times

“I want to write for the choreographer. I’m going to create scenarios that physicalize themselves in unique ways.”

From Washington Post

“OK, now physicalize your favorite car.”

From Los Angeles Times