Reinforcing: meaning, definitions and examples
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reinforcing
[ ˌriːɪnˈfɔːrsɪŋ ]
behavior
strengthening or encouraging a particular behavior, attitude, or belief
Synonyms
encouraging, promoting, strengthening
Examples of usage
- Positive reinforcement is often used in training animals.
- The teacher used reinforcing language to motivate the students.
Translations
Translations of the word "reinforcing" in other languages:
🇵🇹 reforçando
🇮🇳 मजबूत करना
🇩🇪 verstärken
🇮🇩 memperkuat
🇺🇦 підсилення
🇵🇱 wzmacnianie
🇯🇵 強化する (kyōka suru)
🇫🇷 renforcement
🇪🇸 reforzando
🇹🇷 güçlendirme
🇰🇷 강화 (ganghwa)
🇸🇦 تعزيز (ta'aziz)
🇨🇿 posilování
🇸🇰 posilňovanie
🇨🇳 加强 (jiāqiáng)
🇸🇮 okrepitev
🇮🇸 styrking
🇰🇿 күшейту
🇬🇪 გაძლიერება
🇦🇿 gücləndirmə
🇲🇽 reforzando
Word origin
The word 'reinforce' originated from the Latin word 'reforcier', meaning 'to strengthen'. It entered the English language in the 17th century, initially used in a military context to signify the strengthening of troops or fortifications. Over time, the term expanded to encompass a broader range of meanings, including psychological reinforcement and construction reinforcement.
See also: reinforce, reinforcement.