Pavlovian /pævˈloʊvi.ən/adjective 1noun 1forms 3 adjective1 •Of or relating to the theories of the Russian physiologist, psychologist, and physician Ivan Petrovich Pavlov, especially those related to behavioral conditioning.A mere glance at the plot descriptions of the show’s fourth season is enough to induce Pavlovian giggle fits and shivers of joy. — 2012 noun1 •A proponent of Pavlov's theories. formsPavlovians · more pavlovian · most pavlovian