ex·ter·nal·ize

[ik-stur-nl-ahyz]
verb (used with object), ex·ter·nal·ized, ex·ter·nal·iz·ing.
1.
to make external; embody in an outward form.
2.
to regard as consisting of externals.
3.
to regard or treat as being caused by externals; attribute to external causes: to externalize one's difficulties.
4.
to direct (the personality) outward in social relationships.
Also, especially British, ex·ter·nal·ise.


Origin:
1850–55; external + -ize

non·ex·ter·nal·ized, adjective
sem·i·ex·ter·nal·ized, adjective
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