adj.
Pronunciation: pav- ' lo ̇ -v ē - ə n, - ' l ō -; - ' lo ̇ -f ē -
Function: adjective
Date: 1926
1 : of or relating to Ivan Pavlov or to his work and theories < Pavlovian conditioning>
2 : being or expressing a conditioned or predictable reaction : AUTOMATIC <the candidates gave Pavlovian answers>