English

Adjective

Pavlovian ‎(not comparable)

1. Of or relating to the theories of the Russian physiologist, psychologist, and physician Ivan Petrovich Pavlov, especially those related to behavioral conditioning.
   • 2012 May 20, Nathan Rabin, “TV: Review: THE SIMPSONS (CLASSIC): “Marge Gets A Job” (season 4, episode 7; originally aired 11/05/1992)”, in The Onion AV Club:

     A mere glance at the plot descriptions of the show’s fourth season is enough to induce Pavlovian giggle fits and shivers of joy.

Derived terms

• Pavlovian conditioning

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English

Adjective

pavlovian ‎(comparative more pavlovian, superlative most pavlovian)

1. Alternative form of Pavlovian