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motor theory

motor theory noun: the hypothesis that people perceive spoken words by identifying the vocal tract gestures with which they are pronounced rather than by identifying the sound patterns generated by speech.

Noun

motor theory (uncountable)

  1. The hypothesis that people perceive spoken words by identifying the vocal tract gestures with which they are pronounced rather than by identifying the sound patterns generated by speech.

motor theory meaning in Tamil

motor theory in Tamil

இயக்கக் கொள்கை

Questions about motor theory

What does motor theory mean?
Motor theory means the hypothesis that people perceive spoken words by identifying the vocal tract gestures with which they are pronounced rather than by identifying the sound patterns generated by speech.
What is motor theory in Tamil?
Motor theory in Tamil is இயக்கக் கொள்கை. See Motor theory meaning in Tamil.
What part of speech is motor theory?
Motor theory is a noun.

Words near motor theory in the dictionary

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  4. motor station
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  9. motor trade
  10. motor trades
  11. motor truck

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