word
priming
PRY-ming
ˈpraɪmɪŋListen
Hear it in a clear American voice. Slow it down to catch each syllable.
Syllable breakdown
priming
Dictionary meaning
The phenomenon where exposure to one stimulus influences the response to a subsequent stimulus.
Examples
- Priming participants with words related to old age caused them to walk more slowly afterward.
Learn one new pronunciation a day
Get a word, name or idiom like “priming” in your inbox — daily or weekly, free. Unsubscribe any time.
Something wrong? Suggest a correction