pragmatizev.

Brit.

/ˈpraɡmətʌɪz/, U.S.

/ˈpræɡməˌtaɪz/

Forms: 1800s– pragmatise, 1800s– pragmatize.

Origin: A borrowing from Greek, combined with an English element. Etymons: Greek πραγματ- , πρᾶγμα , -ize suffix.

Etymology: < ancient Greek πραγματ-, πρᾶγμα deed, act (see pragmatic adj. and n.) + -ize suffix. Compare French †pragmatiser (1585 in Middle French).

1. transitive. To represent or interpret in practical, realistic, or pragmatic terms; (originally) spec. to rationalize (a myth) (now rare). Also occasionally: to realize (something) in pragmatic or concrete terms.

ΘΚΠ

the mind > mental capacity > intelligibility > meaning > meaning of linguistic unit > literal meaning > interpret literally [verb (transitive)]

literalize1703

pragmatize1831

1831 T. Keightley Mythol. Anc. Greece & Italy Pref. I have also taken the liberty of employing some new words; one of which, pragmatise, may require explanation:—I mean by it, the reducing of mythic narratives to historic truth, by altering or rejecting fabulous or improbably details.

1867 W. Ramsay in W. Smith Dict. Greek & Rom. Biogr. & Mythol. (Boston ed.) I. 1003/1 The whole narrative is carefully pragmatised, that is, all miraculous events and supernatural agency are entirely excluded.

1869 J. R. Seeley Lect. & Ess. v. 136 The distinctness with which theological doctrines are pragmatised.

1966 Hawarden (Iowa) Independent 10 Mar. 1/2 Those big green bills which will pragmatize our junior college dreams.

1997 Contemp. Sociol. 26 634/2 Drawing on these theorists, Prus advances an agenda for pragmatizing the social sciences.

2001 S. T. Asma Stuffed Animals & Pickled Heads vi. 238 This move pragmatizes the competing truth claims, tying them to larger psychological, aesthetic, and social dimensions.

2. intransitive. To behave in accordance with, or give expression to, a doctrine of pragmatism; to behave, or interpret a situation, etc., pragmatically.

ΘΚΠ

the mind > mental capacity > philosophy > pragmatism > [verb (intransitive)]

pragmatize1907

the world > action or operation > advantage > expediency > expedience > [verb (intransitive)] > give expression to pragmatism

pragmatize1966

1907 H. James Let. 17 Oct. in R. B. Perry Thought & Char. W. James (1935) I. 428 I was lost in the wonder of the extent to which all my life I have (like M. Jourdain) unconsciously pragmatised.

1926 Contemp. Rev. June 732 They tend to theorise, whereas the Anglo Saxons tend to pragmatise.

1966 New Statesman 15 Apr. 537/1 The moment the election was won he [sc. Mr. Wilson] was ‘pragmatising’ around the place like a man possessed.

2002 Newsday (Nexis) 2 June b3 On the comics page, as on the letters page, liberals whine and conservatives pragmatize.

This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, December 2006; most recently modified version published online March 2022).

单词	pragmatize
释义	pragmatizev. Brit. /ˈpraɡmətʌɪz/, U.S. /ˈpræɡməˌtaɪz/ Forms: 1800s– pragmatise, 1800s– pragmatize. Origin: A borrowing from Greek, combined with an English element. Etymons: Greek πραγματ- , πρᾶγμα , -ize suffix. Etymology: < ancient Greek πραγματ-, πρᾶγμα deed, act (see pragmatic adj. and n.) + -ize suffix. Compare French †pragmatiser (1585 in Middle French). 1. transitive. To represent or interpret in practical, realistic, or pragmatic terms; (originally) spec. to rationalize (a myth) (now rare). Also occasionally: to realize (something) in pragmatic or concrete terms. ΘΚΠ the mind > mental capacity > intelligibility > meaning > meaning of linguistic unit > literal meaning > interpret literally [verb (transitive)] literalize1703 pragmatize1831 1831 T. Keightley Mythol. Anc. Greece & Italy Pref. I have also taken the liberty of employing some new words; one of which, pragmatise, may require explanation:—I mean by it, the reducing of mythic narratives to historic truth, by altering or rejecting fabulous or improbably details. 1867 W. Ramsay in W. Smith Dict. Greek & Rom. Biogr. & Mythol. (Boston ed.) I. 1003/1 The whole narrative is carefully pragmatised, that is, all miraculous events and supernatural agency are entirely excluded. 1869 J. R. Seeley Lect. & Ess. v. 136 The distinctness with which theological doctrines are pragmatised. 1966 Hawarden (Iowa) Independent 10 Mar. 1/2 Those big green bills which will pragmatize our junior college dreams. 1997 Contemp. Sociol. 26 634/2 Drawing on these theorists, Prus advances an agenda for pragmatizing the social sciences. 2001 S. T. Asma Stuffed Animals & Pickled Heads vi. 238 This move pragmatizes the competing truth claims, tying them to larger psychological, aesthetic, and social dimensions. 2. intransitive. To behave in accordance with, or give expression to, a doctrine of pragmatism; to behave, or interpret a situation, etc., pragmatically. ΘΚΠ the mind > mental capacity > philosophy > pragmatism > [verb (intransitive)] pragmatize1907 the world > action or operation > advantage > expediency > expedience > [verb (intransitive)] > give expression to pragmatism pragmatize1966 1907 H. James Let. 17 Oct. in R. B. Perry Thought & Char. W. James (1935) I. 428 I was lost in the wonder of the extent to which all my life I have (like M. Jourdain) unconsciously pragmatised. 1926 Contemp. Rev. June 732 They tend to theorise, whereas the Anglo Saxons tend to pragmatise. 1966 New Statesman 15 Apr. 537/1 The moment the election was won he [sc. Mr. Wilson] was ‘pragmatising’ around the place like a man possessed. 2002 Newsday (Nexis) 2 June b3 On the comics page, as on the letters page, liberals whine and conservatives pragmatize. This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, December 2006; most recently modified version published online March 2022). < v.1831
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