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pavlovian

Pav·lov·i·an
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [pav-loh-vee-uh n, -law-, -lov-ee-]
    • /pævˈloʊ vi ən, -ˈlɔ-, -ˈlɒv i-/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [pav-loh-vee-uh n, -law-, -lov-ee-]
    • /pævˈloʊ vi ən, -ˈlɔ-, -ˈlɒv i-/

Definitions of pavlovian word

  • adjective pavlovian of, relating to, or characteristic of Pavlov or his work, especially of experiments in which he elicited predictable responses from laboratory animals. 1
  • adjective pavlovian of or relating to the work of Ivan Pavlov 0
  • adjective pavlovian (of a reaction or response) automatic; involuntary 0

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Origin of pavlovian

First appearance:

before 1925
One of the 11% newest English words
First recorded in 1925-30; Pavlov + -ian

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Parts of speech for Pavlovian

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

pavlovian popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Top questions with pavlovian

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