psittacism

English

Etymology

From Latin psittaci (“parrot”) + -ism.

Noun

psittacism (usually uncountable, plural psittacisms)

Mechanical, repetitive words used without understanding or consideration.

Translations

repetitive words

French: psittacisme (fr) m
Italian: psittacismo (it) m

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