environmental dependency syndrome

noun

A syndrome where a person relies on environmental cues in order to accomplish goals or tasks.

Meanings

nounenvironmental dependency syndrome (uncountable)
  1. uncountableA syndrome where a person relies on environmental cues in order to accomplish goals or tasks.

    Synonyms: Zelig syndrome, Zelig-like syndrome

Synonyms & antonyms

nounA syndrome where a person relies on environmental cues in order to accomplish goals or tasks.

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