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Definition priming in American English

priming noun

[uncountable] noun
/ˈpraɪmɪŋ/
1

the process by which words gain associations with other words or with particular meanings

Example

The short sequence of priming words is structured to make people think of canines.

Synonyms and related words
agree with backshift cataphora
Definition priming in American English