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Definitions from the WebHysterisisNoun: 1. A phenomenon in which the value of a physical property lags behind changes in the effect causing it, resulting in a delay or lack of response. Example sentence: The thermostat in the house exhibits hysterisis, taking some time to adjust the temperature after changes to the settings. Electrical Engineering: 1. The lagging of the magnetization of a ferromagnetic material behind variations in the magnetizing force. Example sentence: The hysterisis loop of a magnetic material shows how it responds to changes in the magnetic field. Sociology: 1. A concept in social theory referring to the lagging effect of social attitudes, behaviors, or beliefs on changes in the social environment. Example sentence: The concept of hysterisis helps explain why certain societal norms persist, despite changes in the overall cultural context. | ||||
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