catastrophization en · NOUN
Etymology
From catastrophize + -ation.
Meanings
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(uncountable, usually) The act or process of catastrophizing.
Paul tries to lead us out of the catastrophization of childhood but too often plays right into it.
2008 April 6, Kate Zernike, “Pamperers”, in New York Times:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| catastrophizations | Number=Plur | lexicographic |