jensenism

Jen·sen·ism

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [jen-suh-niz-uh m]
- /ˈdʒɛn səˌnɪz əm/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [jen-suh-niz-uh m]
- /ˈdʒɛn səˌnɪz əm/

Definition of jensenism word

noun jensenism the theory that an individual's IQ is largely due to heredity, including racial heritage. 1

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Origin of jensenism

First appearance:

before 1965

One of the 2% newest English words

1965-70; after Arthur R. Jensen (born 1923), U.S. educational psychologist, who proposed such a theory; see -ism

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jensenism popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 53% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 57% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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