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state-dependent learning

Psychological phenomenon where people remember things better when they return to whatever state of consciousness they were in when they originally learned them. If you do, say, Ritalin while studying for an exam, you'll do better if you're on Ritalin again when you actually take the test.
Student 1: Dude, it's 8:30am on Tuesday-- why are you drinking a beer?

Student 2: I got hammered while I was studying for my Econ final and now I don't remember anything. I'm hoping state-dependent learning will kick in once I get a buzz on, though.
by Blank Frank October 11, 2009
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Enby-Descendant

A umbrella term of any non-enby person who has ancestry of non-binary people.
"The enby-descendant person i've ever seen today is the creator of this definition." - II Paintbrush
by Ryan900USAYT April 2, 2022
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Co-dependent

Someone with a need to have a partner or a significant other in order for their lives to feel complete.
girl: i need a boyfriend, i'm worthless without one, i'm ugly
othergirl: you're so co-dependent
by utter_genius August 5, 2008
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Dependent Personality

Dependent personality disorder (DPD) is one of a group of conditions called anxious personality disorders, which are marked by feelings of nervousness and fear. DPD also is marked by helplessness, submissiveness, a need to be taken care of and for constant reassurance, and an inability to make decisions.

DPD is one of the most frequently diagnosed personality disorders. It appears to occur equally in men and women, and usually appears in early to middle adulthood.
the symptoms of a dependent personality disorder would be

Inability to make decisions, even everyday decisions, without the advice and reassurance of others

Avoidance of personal responsibility; avoidance of jobs that require independent functioning and positions of responsibility

Intense fear of abandonment and a sense of devastation or helplessness when relationships end; often move right into another relationship when one ends

Over-sensitivity to criticism

Pessimism and lack of self-confidence, including a belief that they are unable to care for themselves

Avoidance of disagreeing with others for fear of losing support or approval

Inability to start projects

Difficulty being alone

Willingness to tolerate mistreatment and abuse from others

Placing the needs of their caregivers above their own

Tendency to be naïve and to live in fantasy
by Sunni Skys August 3, 2009
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dependent variable

In science, the dependent variable is your result from your independent variable.
Jack is conducting a science experiment. He is growing a rose plant, a marigold plant, and a sunflower plant to see which can grow the tallest. He gives all three plants the same amount of sunlight and water. His dependent variable would be how tall each plant grows because it is the result of his experiment.
by MisFit1 December 13, 2015
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Costco-dependent

You are too cheap to get your own Costco card but you attach yourself at the cart with a friend who does and you can get the benefits of the Costco buying discounts.
Hey Sally, I am feeling very Costco-dependent today, are you going by chance? I need to get that huge package of toilet paper. I'll buy you a hotdog?
by beeknee September 1, 2011
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defecant

Noun
Is a direct result of defecation. Not to be confused with dessicant, defecant is sometimes used during sex - scat. ITS SHIT!!!
"I just clogged your toilet with defecant." "This defecant taco is mighty tasty" "Mine pants are filled with defecant."
by Juanny Mendez July 30, 2006
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