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mentalese

n. a hypothetical language of thought that combines cognitive and semantic systems and operates on concepts and propositions.

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January 31st 2025

passive learning

passive learning

1. learning that may occur without the intention to learn, through exposure to information or behavior. See incidental learning.

2. learning that occurs without active mnemonic involvement, as in drill and rote learning.