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mutilation

n.

1. the destruction or removal of a limb or an essential part of the body.

2. a destructive act causing a disfiguring injury to the body. See also self-mutilation.

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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.