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reciprocal inhibition

re·cip·ro·cal in·hi·bi·tion
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ri-sip-ruh-kuh l in-i-bish-uh n, in-hi-]
    • /rɪˈsɪp rə kəl ˌɪn ɪˈbɪʃ ən, ˌɪn hɪ-/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ri-sip-ruh-kuh l in-i-bish-uh n, in-hi-]
    • /rɪˈsɪp rə kəl ˌɪn ɪˈbɪʃ ən, ˌɪn hɪ-/

Definition of reciprocal inhibition words

  • noun reciprocal inhibition the theory that the pairing of an anxiety-provoking stimulus with anxiety-reducing reactions will weaken the association between the stimulus and the anxiety. 1
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Origin of reciprocal inhibition

First appearance:

before 1905
One of the 15% newest English words
First recorded in 1905-10

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Parts of speech for Reciprocal inhibition

noun
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reciprocal inhibition popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 1% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
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