"thingification" meaning in English

See thingification in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

IPA: /θɪŋɪfɪˈkeɪʃ(ə)n/ [UK]
Etymology: From thing + -ification, following thingify. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|thing|ification}} thing + -ification Head templates: {{en-noun|?}} thingification
  1. The fact or process of turning something into a thing. Synonyms: objectification, reification
    Sense id: en-thingification-en-noun-aBgdpcaP Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -ification

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