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Fletcherism
[ flech-uh-riz-uhm ]
noun
- the practice of chewing food until it is reduced to a finely divided, liquefied mass: advocated by Horace Fletcher, 1849–1919, U.S. nutritionist.
Fletcherism
/ ˈflɛtʃəˌrɪzəm /
noun
- the practice of chewing food thoroughly and drinking liquids in small sips to aid digestion
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Word History and Origins
Origin of Fletcherism1
1905–10, Americanism; Fletcher + -ism
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Word History and Origins
Origin of Fletcherism1
C20: named after Horace Fletcher (1849–1919), American nutritionist
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Example Sentences
Fletcherism, in turn, is defined as "A method of thorough mastication recommended by Horace Fletcher."
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The very large test of Fletcherism as a temperance expedient hereinbefore referred to was entirely accidental.
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Now we come to a phase of the merits of Fletcherism which has already furnished an abundance of evidence to its credit.
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What would be the best way for business people to adopt Fletcherism?
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But his chief recommendation was to eat slowly and chew carefully—an anticipation of Fletcherism.
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