materialization
[/məˌtɪriəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/]
nounfemininepl: materializations / materializações
materialização
1. The process of becoming material or physical; the act of taking on a physical form
The materialization of the ghost in the old house scared the residents.
A materialização do fantasma na casa antiga assustou os moradores.
2. The process of making something real or concrete that was previously abstract or theoretical
The materialization of her dreams took years of hard work.
A materialização dos seus sonhos levou anos de trabalho árduo.
3. In finance and business, the realization or actualization of projected outcomes or plans
The materialization of the project's goals exceeded all expectations.
A materialização dos objetivos do projeto superou todas as expectativas.
4. In spiritualism or paranormal contexts, the appearance of a spirit or supernatural entity in physical form
The medium claimed the materialization of her deceased relative during the séance.
A médium afirmou a materialização de seu parente falecido durante a sessão espírita.
In Brazilian Portuguese, 'materialização' is widely used in business and project management contexts to describe the realization of goals and objectives. In spiritualist communities, both in Brazil and the USA, the term carries paranormal connotations related to spirit manifestation. The word reflects both scientific/business applications and esoteric traditions in both cultures.
NYC Slang
coming to life / becoming real
Related Idioms & Phrases
the materialization of a dream
the materialization of a goal
the sudden materialization of something
against all odds, the materialization of hope
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