fossilization

fossilization

n. in second-language acquisition, an intermediate state at which the learner’s development ceases short of the attainment of full nativelike proficiency. See also idiolect; interlanguage; language transfer. —fossilize vb.

Related Terms

dwarfism

dwarfism n. a condition of underdeveloped body structure du...

sensory projection area

sensory projection area see sensory area.

encounter

encounter n. a direct confrontation or other involvement of...

aversion

aversion n. a physiological or emotional response indicatin...

strategy choice model

strategy choice model see adaptive strategy choice model.

profile analysis

profile analysis a multivariate statistical technique that...

Quick Info

Category Psychology Term
Definitions 1
First Letter F

Browse by Letter

A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
M
N
O
P
Q
R
S
T
U
V
W
X
Y
Z