单词 | psittacism |
释义 | psittacism/ˈsɪtəsɪz(ə)m/noun 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. OriginMid 19th century. From classical Latin psittacus or its etymon Hellenistic Greek ψιττακός parrot + -ism, after French psittacisme. |
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