theory of mind
or Theory of Mind
noun
Psychology, Philosophy. the ability to interpret one’s own and other people’s mental and emotional states, understanding that each person has unique motives, perspectives, etc.: People with autism seem to lack theory of mind. Abbreviation: ToM, TOM
Nearby words
theorize, theory, theory of equations, theory of everything, theory of games, theory of mind, theory of numbers, theory of relativity, theory-laden, theos., theosophical
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