English Explanatory Dictionary

mand

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A verbal operant in which the response is reinforced by a characteristic consequence and is therefore under the functional control of relevant conditions of deprivation or aversive stimulation.
verb
  1. To produce a mand (verbal operant).
noun
  1. A demand.
name
  1. A surname from Dutch, German, or Punjabi.

Pronunciation

/mænd/ /mɑːnd/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-mand.wav LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-mand2.wav

Word forms

mand mands manding manded

Etymology

Introduced by B. F. Skinner.

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