pavlovian

US/pævˈloʊvi.ən/

pavlovian is the alternative form of Pavlovian.

Adjective capitalized: Pavlovian

Pavlovian (not comparable)

Of or relating to the theories of the Russian physiologist, psychologist, and physician Ivan Petrovich Pavlov, especially those related to behavioral conditioning.
- A mere glance at the plot descriptions of the show’s fourth season is enough to induce Pavlovian giggle fits and shivers of joy.2012 May 20, Nathan Rabin, “TV: Review: THE SIMPSONS (CLASSIC): “Marge Gets A Job” (season 4, episode 7; originally aired 11/05/1992)”, in The Onion AV Club
- Most people know very less about non-depressive mental breakdowns influenced by heavy stress. But there is at least one exception, involving the work of Pavlov when he was in his 70s or 80s. Pavlov had won a Nobel Prize early in life by using dogs to work out the psychology of digestion. Then he...2005, Peter D. Kaufman, from Charlie Munger, Poor Charlie's Almanack, The Donning Company Publishers, page 335

Pavlovian (plural Pavlovians)

Named after Russian physiologist, psychologist, and physician Ivan Petrovich Pavlov.

What does pavlovian mean?: Pavlovian means of or relating to the theories of the Russian physiologist, psychologist, and physician Ivan Petrovich Pavlov, especially those related to behavioral conditioning.
What is pavlovian the alternative form of?: Pavlovian is the alternative form of Pavlovian.
What part of speech is pavlovian?: Pavlovian can be an adjective or a noun.
How do you pronounce pavlovian?: Pavlovian is pronounced /pævˈloʊvi.ən/ (US).

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