Intellectualization Definition

ĭntl-ĕkcho͝o-ə-lĭ-zāshən
noun
The act or process of intellectualizing.
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An unconscious means of protecting oneself from the emotional stress and anxiety associated with confronting painful personal fears or problems by excessive reasoning.
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intellectualization
Plural:
intellectualizations

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