nominative determinism

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释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

    A supposed tendency for people to become active in subjects that relate or correspond to their names.

    不可数 语言学 心理学

    Nominative determinism is usually applied to the idea that someone's name may influence their future. Would Usain Bolt have run as swiftly with the name “Usain Plod”?