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Meaning of Baskerville effect | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

The alleged self-fulfilling prophecy that there is an increase in rate of mortality through heart attacks on days considered unlucky because of the psychological stress this causes on superstitious people.

uncommon

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

Basket basket bush basket case basket cell basket chair basket clam

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