externalization (n.)

"act of externalizing; fact of being externalized," 1803; see external + -ization.

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early 15c., "overt;" by 1590s as "situated or lying outside," from Latin externus "outside, outward" (from exterus; see exterior) + -al (1). This version won out over exterial. Related: Externally.

-ization

word-forming element making nouns of action, process, or state; see -ize + -ation.

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Definitions of externalization from WordNet

externalization (n.)

attributing to outside causes;

Synonyms: externalisation

externalization (n.)

embodying in an outward form;

Synonyms: externalisation / exteriorization / exteriorisation

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