Echoism

/ˈɛkoʊɪzəm/ noun

Definition

The practice or tendency to repeat or imitate words, sounds, or ideas that others have expressed.

Etymology

From 'echo' + '-ism' (a practice, tendency, or system). This term developed in psychology and linguistics to describe echo-like behavior as a systematic characteristic.

Kelly Says

Echoism is why earworms happen—once you hear a catchy phrase or melody, your brain's echo systems lock onto it and won't let go, essentially giving you a biological jukebox stuck on repeat.

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