ideomotor

adjective

ideo·​mo·​tor ˌī-dē-ə-ˈmō-tər How to pronounce ideomotor (audio) ˌi- How to pronounce ideomotor (audio)
: not reflex but motivated by an idea
ideomotor muscular activity

Word History

Etymology

International Scientific Vocabulary

First Known Use

1854, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of ideomotor was in 1854

Dictionary Entries Near ideomotor

Cite this Entry

“Ideomotor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ideomotor. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.

Medical Definition

ideomotor

adjective
ideo·​mo·​tor ˌīd-ē-ə-ˈmōt-ər How to pronounce ideomotor (audio) ˌid- How to pronounce ideomotor (audio)
1
: not reflex but motivated by an idea
ideomotor muscular activity
2
: of, relating to, or concerned with ideomotor activity
ideomotor theory
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