Matthew effect
noun
The tendency for an established cause, institution, etc., to receive continued or increased support, while less established counterparts remain overlooked; the operation of the Matthew principle.
Origin
1960s; earliest use found in Robert King Merton (1910–2003). Coined by Robert King Merton: see quot. 1968.
- drop-in
- drop-in centre
- drop initial
- drop into
- drop kick
- drop-leaf
- droplet
- droplight
- drop names
- drop off
- drop one's aitches
- drop one's bundle
- drop one's guard
- drop one's serve
- drop one's trousers
- drop out
- dropout
- dropout factory
- droppable
- dropped handlebars
- dropped kerb
- dropped shoulder
- dropped waist
- dropper
- droppie