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Conditioning

/kənˈdɪʃ.ən.ɪŋ/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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  1. 1

    The process of training or developing a person or animal to behave in a certain way or to accept certain circumstances.

    "Through constant exposure, social conditioning shapes our everyday preferences."

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The term 'conditioning' originates from the Latin word 'conditio', meaning 'a setting, condition, or arrangement'. It evolved through Middle French and was adopted into English in the late 19th century, primarily in the context of psychology and behaviorism.

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