= Lexical entrainment
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Lexical entrainment refers to the phenomenon where individuals in a conversation subconsciously adapt their language, including word choices, phrases, and speech patterns, to align with those of their conversational partners. This often occurs to enhance communication efficiency, facilitate understanding, or create a sense of social connection. For example, if one person uses a particular term or expression repeatedly during a conversation, the other person may start to adopt that language during the same interaction or in future conversations.
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