anoesis

[ an-oh-ee-sis ]

noun
  1. a state of mind consisting of pure sensation or emotion without cognitive content.

Origin of anoesis

1
First recorded in 1900–05; a-6 + noesis

Other words from anoesis

  • an·o·et·ic [an-oh-et-ik], /ˌæn oʊˈɛt ɪk/, adjective

Words Nearby anoesis

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