self-recognition

Translations

self-recognitionnoun
self-recognitions
pl
Primarily used as an uncountable noun denoting the act or capacity of recognizing oneself; can take a plural in specialized texts.
reconnaissance de soi
Mirror self-recognition is often used as a measure of animal cognition.
La reconnaissance de soi dans le miroir est souvent utilisée comme mesure de la cognition animale.
Additional translations
auto-reconnaissanceSurtout en biologie et en psychologie; moins courant que « reconnaissance de soi ».
self-recognitionadjective
Functions attributively before another noun (e.g., "self-recognition abilities"). Not gradable.
Researchers recorded self-recognition behavior in dolphins.
Les chercheurs ont enregistré un comportement d'auto-reconnaissance chez les dauphins.

Definitions

self-recognitionnoun
The act or capacity of recognizing oneself, especially in a reflection or representation.
Mirror self-recognition is often used as a measure of animal cognition.
(Biology) The ability of an organism’s immune system to distinguish its own cells and molecules from foreign ones.
Defects in immune self-recognition can lead to autoimmune disorders.
self-recognitionadjective
Relating to or involving self-recognition.
Researchers recorded self-recognition behavior in dolphins.