adience
|ad-i-ence|
C2
/ˈeɪdiəns/
approach tendency
Etymology
Etymology Information
'adience' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'adientia,' where 'ad-' meant 'toward' and 'ientia' meant 'going.'
Historical Evolution
'adientia' transformed into the English word 'adience' through the influence of psychological terminology.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'going toward,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'tendency to approach a stimulus.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a psychological term referring to the tendency to approach or move toward a stimulus.
The child's adience towards the colorful toy was evident.
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Last updated: 2025/05/08 01:21