"Hebbian" meaning in All languages combined

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Adjective [English]

Etymology: From Hebb + -ian. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|Hebb|ian}} Hebb + -ian Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} Hebbian (not comparable)
  1. Of or relating to Canadian neuropsychologist Donald Hebb or his theories and techniques. Tags: not-comparable Derived forms: Hebbian learning, Hebbian theory, neoHebbian
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