How Do You Spell EXTERNALIZING?

Pronunciation: [ɛkstˈɜːnə͡lˌa͡ɪzɪŋ] (IPA)

Externalizing is a word that describes the process of making something external or externalizing problems, for instance. It is spelled as ix-tur-nuh-lay-zing with the phonetic transcription. The first syllable is pronounced as "eks" and the second syllable is pronounced as "tur" with a short "u" sound. The third syllable is pronounced as "nuh" and the fourth syllable is pronounced as "lay" with a long "a" sound. The fifth syllable is pronounced as "zing" with a "z" sound at the end.

EXTERNALIZING Meaning and Definition

1. Externalizing, in psychology, refers to a process or behavior by which an individual directs or expresses their emotions, impulses, or conflicts outwardly, rather than inwardly. It involves the tendency to attribute or place responsibility for one's own feelings, actions, or problems onto external factors, such as other people, situations, or circumstances.

   Externalizing can manifest in various ways, such as aggression, oppositional behavior, defiance, and rule-breaking conduct. It is often seen in individuals who struggle with emotional regulation and have difficulties managing their own internal experiences. Rather than engaging in introspection or acknowledging personal accountability, these individuals externalize their emotions and seek external targets to blame for their difficulties.

   This concept is commonly observed in children and adolescents, particularly in relation to disruptive behavior disorders, such as oppositional defiant disorder (ODD) and conduct disorder (CD). Externalizing behaviors are characterized by open hostility, disobedience, and disregard for rules and authority figures.

   Externalizing can also occur in individuals of any age in response to stress, trauma, or frustration. It serves as a defense mechanism, allowing individuals to cope with their emotional distress by projecting it onto others or attributing it to external factors beyond their control.

   Understanding externalizing behaviors is important for clinicians, educators, and caregivers, as it helps to recognize underlying emotional or psychological difficulties and develop appropriate interventions or strategies to support individuals in managing their emotions and adjusting their behavior.

Common Misspellings for EXTERNALIZING

• externalisings
• exsternalizing
• extrenalizing
• externallizing
• externializing

Etymology of EXTERNALIZING

The word "externalizing" comes from the verb "externalize", which in turn is derived from the noun "external". The noun "external" originated from the Latin word "externus", meaning "outward". Over time, it evolved into the Old French word "external", which eventually became "external" in Middle English.

The verb "externalize" is formed by adding the suffix "-ize" to "external". In English, the suffix "-ize/-ise" is often used to turn nouns into verbs, indicating the process, act, or result of the respective noun. Therefore, "externalize" means to express, project, or attribute something outwardly or to make something external.

Similarly, "externalizing" is the present participle form (-ing form) of the verb "externalize". It refers to the action or process of externalizing.

Similar spelling words for EXTERNALIZING

• externalise,
• exterior angle,
• externalization,
• externalisation,
• external ear,
• external gill,
• external angle,
• externalize,
• externally,
• external orifice,
• externality,
• exothermal,
• external organ,
• external storage,
• external drive.

Plural form of EXTERNALIZING is EXTERNALIZINGS

Conjugate verb Externalizing

CONDITIONAL

I would externalize

we would externalize

you would externalize

he/she/it would externalize

they would externalize

FUTURE

I will externalize

we will externalize

you will externalize

he/she/it will externalize

they will externalize

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have externalized

we will have externalized

you will have externalized

he/she/it will have externalized

they will have externalized

PAST

I externalized

we externalized

you externalized

he/she/it externalized

they externalized

PAST PERFECT

I had externalized

we had externalized

you had externalized

he/she/it had externalized

they had externalized

PRESENT

I externalize

we externalize

you externalize

he/she/it externalizes

they externalize

PRESENT PERFECT

I have externalized

we have externalized

you have externalized

he/she/it has externalized

they have externalized

I am externalizing

we are externalizing

you are externalizing

he/she/it is externalizing

they are externalizing

I was externalizing

we were externalizing

you were externalizing

he/she/it was externalizing

they were externalizing

I will be externalizing

we will be externalizing

you will be externalizing

he/she/it will be externalizing

they will be externalizing

I have been externalizing

we have been externalizing

you have been externalizing

he/she/it has been externalizing

they have been externalizing

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he/she/it had been externalizing

they had been externalizing

I will have been externalizing

we will have been externalizing

you will have been externalizing

he/she/it will have been externalizing

they will have been externalizing

I would have externalized

we would have externalized

you would have externalized

he/she/it would have externalized

they would have externalized

I would be externalizing

we would be externalizing

you would be externalizing

he/she/it would be externalizing

they would be externalizing

I would have been externalizing

we would have been externalizing

you would have been externalizing

he/she/it would have been externalizing

they would have been externalizing