Definitions

1. verb

to make something appear or be more attractive, often by making it seem more complex or refined.

“The artist decided to mendelize her painting to give it a more sophisticated look.”

2. verb

to make something more obscure or difficult to understand, often by using complex language.

“The writer was accused of mendelizing her novel to make it seem more intellectual.”

3. verb

to make something seem more appealing or desirable, often by adding unnecessary features or complexities.

“The company was criticized for mendelizing their product with too many features that customers didn’t need.”