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matthew effect

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.28 in modern English

Syllables
matthew -ef-fect
IPA
29
Scrabble Score
13
Letters
3
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

name

The phenomenon by which the rich get richer and the poor get poorer, either in terms of literal wealth or in terms of fame, status, etc.

Example Sentences

Etymology

Coined by sociologist Robert K. Merton in 1968, in reference to Matthew 25:29.

Inflected Forms

the Matthew effect (canonical)

Phrases

Matilda effect preferential attachment those that have, get

Frequently Paired Words

Matilda effect preferential attachment those that have, get

Synonyms

Matthew principle

Questions

What does matthew effect mean?
The phenomenon by which the rich get richer and the poor get poorer, either in terms of literal wealth or in terms of fame, status, etc.
Where does matthew effect come from?
Coined by sociologist Robert K. Merton in 1968, in reference to Matthew 25:29.

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