Concretized

/kɑŋˈkrɛtaɪzd/ verb

Definition

Past tense of concretize; made concrete, tangible, or real through specific examples or physical forms.

Etymology

From concretize plus -ed past tense suffix. The verb concretize became more common in educational and philosophical discussions during the 20th century.

Kelly Says

When a teacher concretized abstract math by having students physically trade items in a store, something clicked—suddenly percentages and fractions weren't mysterious symbols but real exchanges happening in front of them.

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