autosuggestion
[ aw-toh-suhg-jes-chuhn, -suh- ]
/ ˌɔ toʊ səgˈdʒɛs tʃən, -sə- /
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noun Psychology.
suggestion arising from oneself, as the repetition of verbal messages as a means of changing behavior.
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Origin of autosuggestion
First recorded in 1885–90; auto-1 + suggestion
OTHER WORDS FROM autosuggestion
au·to·sug·gest·i·ble, adjectiveau·to·sug·gest·i·bil·i·ty, nounau·to·sug·ges·tion·ist, nounau·to·sug·ges·tive, adjectiveWords nearby autosuggestion
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British Dictionary definitions for autosuggestion
autosuggestion
/ (ˌɔːtəʊsəˈdʒɛstʃən) /
noun
a process of suggestion in which the person unconsciously supplies or consciously attempts to supply the means of influencing his own behaviour or beliefs
Derived forms of autosuggestion
autosuggestive, adjectiveCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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Medical definitions for autosuggestion
autosuggestion
[ ô′tō-səg-jĕs′chən ]
n.
The dwelling upon an idea, thought, or concept, thereby inducing some change in the mental or bodily functions.
The process by which a person induces self-acceptance of an opinion, belief, or plan of action.
Other words from autosuggestion
au′to•sug•gest′ v.au′to•sug•gest′i•bil′i•ty (-ə-bĭl′ĭ-tē) n.au′to•sug•gest′i•ble adj.au′to•sug•ges′tive (-tĭv) adj.The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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