professional deformation

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A tendency to view things from the point of view of one's own profession or expertise, rather than from a broader or humane perspective.

Word forms

professional deformation professional deformations

Etymology

Calque of French déformation professionnelle

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