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memetics.

The study of memes and their social and cultural effects.

8 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/mɛˈmɛtɪks/Received-Pronunciation/məˈmɛtɪks/General-American
  1. The study of memes and their social and cultural effects.

    uncountable
  2. The study of information or other entity that self-propagates through a medium, often via a form of sensory input, in a manner comparable to a virus.

    uncountable
Where this word comes from

Blend of meme + genetics.

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