entrainment
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/ɪnˈtreɪnmənt/
(entrain)
synchronization
Etymology
Etymology Information
'entrainment' originates from French, specifically the word 'entraîner,' where 'en-' meant 'in' and 'traîner' meant 'to drag or pull.'
Historical Evolution
'entraîner' transformed into the English word 'entrain,' and eventually became the modern English word 'entrainment.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to pull or drag in,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'synchronizing a rhythm to a stimulus.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the process of synchronizing a biological rhythm to an environmental stimulus.
The entrainment of circadian rhythms to the light-dark cycle is crucial for maintaining health.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41