Imprinting
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Imprinting is a noun meaning present participle and gerund of imprint.
Meaning
present participle and gerund of imprint.
More Meanings
- (psychology, ethology) Any kind of phase-sensitive learning (learning occurring at a particular age or a particular life stage) that is rapid and apparently independent of the consequences of behavior.
Word Forms
- imprintings
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include impression, embossment, form, impress, depression, impregnation.
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