Familiarized

/fəˈmɪljərˌaɪzd/ adjective

Definition

Made familiar or having become familiar through exposure or learning.

Etymology

From familiarize (verb) in past tense/past participle form. The -ize suffix comes from Greek -izein, meaning 'to make or become.'

Kelly Says

Once you're familiarized with something, your brain actually requires less glucose and oxygen to process it—comfort literally makes thinking more efficient.

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