English Explanatory Dictionary

Everest syndrome

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The tendency of academic researchers to study things merely because they exist to be studied, regardless of the usefulness of the research.

Word forms

Everest syndrome Mount Everest syndrome Mt. Everest syndrome

Etymology

In reference to George Mallory's alleged reply when asked why he wanted to climb Mount Everest: "Because it's there."

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