Imprinting

noun, verb

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    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. countable, uncountable
  2. 2
    a learning process in early life whereby species specific patterns of behavior are established wordnet
Verb
  1. 1
    present participle and gerund of imprint form-of, gerund, participle, present

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