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 socialisation socialisation /ˌsoʊʃəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/

noun

  1. [British] The adoption of the behavior patterns of the surrounding culture  ( enculturation , socialisation [British] , socialization , acculturation )
    the adoption of the behavior patterns of the surrounding culture
      The socialization of children to the norms of their culture
    the socialization of children to the norms of their culture
  2. [British] The act of meeting for social purposes  ( socialisation [British] , socialising [British] , socialization , socializing )
    the act of meeting for social purposes
      There was too much socialization with the enlisted men
    there was too much socialization with the enlisted men
  3. [British] The action of establishing on a socialist basis  ( socialisation [British] , socialization )
    the action of establishing on a socialist basis
      The socialization of medical services
    the socialization of medical services


 inherent aptitude inherent aptitude /ɪnˈhɛrənt æpˈtjuːd/

noun

  1. Inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli  ( inherent aptitude , instinct )
    inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli
      The spawning instinct in salmon
    the spawning instinct in salmon
      Altruistic instincts in social animals
    altruistic instincts in social animals


 openbill openbill /ˈoʊpənbɪl/

noun

  1. Stork with a grooved bill whose upper and lower parts touch only at the base and tip  ( openbill )
    stork with a grooved bill whose upper and lower parts touch only at the base and tip
      Observing the openbill by the pond, it's easy to notice its uniquely shaped bill.
    Observing the openbill by the pond, it's easy to notice its uniquely shaped bill.


 eclair eclair /ɛˈklɛər/

noun

  1. Oblong cream puff  ( eclair )
    oblong cream puff
      The pastry shop had a variety of eclairs, but I decided to try the chocolate one
    The pastry shop had a variety of eclairs, but I decided to try the chocolate one


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