Fletcherism

[ flech-uh-riz-uhm ]

noun

1. the practice of chewing food until it is reduced to a finely divided, liquefied mass: advocated by Horace Fletcher, 1849–1919, U.S. nutritionist.

Fletcherism

/ ˈflɛtʃəˌrɪzəm /

noun

1. the practice of chewing food thoroughly and drinking liquids in small sips to aid digestion

Word History and Origins

Origin of Fletcherism¹

1905–10, Americanism; Fletcher + -ism

Word History and Origins

Origin of Fletcherism¹

C20: named after Horace Fletcher (1849–1919), American nutritionist

Example Sentences

Fletcherism, in turn, is defined as "A method of thorough mastication recommended by Horace Fletcher."

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The very large test of Fletcherism as a temperance expedient hereinbefore referred to was entirely accidental.

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Now we come to a phase of the merits of Fletcherism which has already furnished an abundance of evidence to its credit.

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What would be the best way for business people to adopt Fletcherism?

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But his chief recommendation was to eat slowly and chew carefully—an anticipation of Fletcherism.

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