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单词 psittacism
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Definition of psittacism in English:

psittacism

noun ˈsɪtəsɪz(ə)m
  • The mechanical repetition of previously received ideas or images, without true reasoning or feeling; repetition of words or phrases parrot-fashion; an instance of this.

Origin

Mid 19th century. From classical Latin psittacus or its etymon Hellenistic Greek ψιττακός parrot + -ism, after French psittacisme.

Definition of psittacism in US English:

psittacism

nounˈsɪtəsɪz(ə)m
  • The mechanical repetition of previously received ideas or images, without true reasoning or feeling; repetition of words or phrases parrot-fashion; an instance of this.

Origin

Mid 19th century. From classical Latin psittacus or its etymon Hellenistic Greek ψιττακός parrot + -ism, after French psittacisme.

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