Deinstrumentalize
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Deinstrumentalize is a verb meaning (transitive) To stop something being merely an instrument for achieving a goal, and thereby give it its own identity or autonomy.
Meaning
(transitive) To stop something being merely an instrument for achieving a goal, and thereby give it its own identity or autonomy.
Word Forms
- deinstrumentalizes
- deinstrumentalizing
- deinstrumentalized
Antonyms for deinstrumentalize
Common opposites include instrumentalize.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include disindividualize, deindividualize, deindividualise, disindividualise, depersonalize, deweaponize.
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