emlegetik
Emlegetik is a hypothetical term used in theoretical discussions of memory-based language learning to denote a proposed mechanism by which repeated retrieval strengthens long-term retention of linguistic forms. The coinage appears in niche academic writing and online discourse since the 2010s and is not part of standard terminology in applied linguistics.
Proponents describe emlegetik as emphasizing the role of active recall and contextualized reinforcement in embedding vocabulary
Criticism notes a lack of clear, widely accepted definitions, inconsistent empirical support, and the risk of
Etymology and status: The term is a neologism used in certain circles and does not represent a
See also: retrieval practice, spaced repetition, cognitive linguistics, vocabulary acquisition.