stereognosis

[ ster-ee-og-noh-sis, steer- ]

/ ˌstɛr i ɒgˈnoʊ sɪs, ˌstɪər- /

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noun

the ability to determine the shape and weight of an object by touching or lifting it.

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Origin of stereognosis

From New Latin, dating back to 1900–05; see origin at stereo-, -gnosis

OTHER WORDS FROM stereognosis

ster·e·og·nos·tic

[ster-ee-og-nos-tik, steer-], /ˌstɛr i ɒgˈnɒs tɪk, ˌstɪər-/, adjective

Words nearby stereognosis

stereocamera, stereochemistry, stereochrome, stereochromy, stereocilium, stereognosis, stereogram, stereograph, stereographer, stereographic projection, stereography

British Dictionary definitions for stereognosis

stereognosis

/ (ˌstɛrɪɒɡˈnəʊsɪs, ˌstɪər-) /

noun

the perception of depth or three-dimensionality through any of the senses

Word Origin for stereognosis

C20: stereo- + gnosis

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