Seltenisieren

Seltenisieren is a German term that translates to "rarify" or "make rare" in English. It refers to the process of reducing the frequency or occurrence of something. This can apply to various contexts, including scientific, ecological, and sociological settings.

In ecology, seltenisieren describes the phenomenon where a species becomes less common in its habitat due to factors such as habitat loss, climate change, or competition with other species. This process can lead to a species becoming endangered or even extinct if not addressed.

In linguistics, seltenisieren can refer to the decline in usage of a particular word or phrase. This can happen due to changes in language trends, shifts in cultural norms, or the introduction of new terms.

In a broader sense, seltenisieren can also refer to the process of making something less common or frequent in everyday life. This could involve reducing the consumption of certain products, decreasing the frequency of certain activities, or promoting diversity and inclusion to make certain groups less dominant.

The opposite of seltenisieren is häufiger machen, which means to increase the frequency or occurrence of something. Both processes are part of the broader field of change management, which involves understanding and influencing how things change over time.