PAVLOVIAN


Meaning of PAVLOVIAN in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ pav-ˈlȯ-vē-ən, -ˈlō-; -ˈlȯ-fē- ]

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

Merriam-Webster's Collegiate English vocabulary.      Энциклопедический словарь английского языка Merriam Webster.