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stereognosis

American  
[ster-ee-og-noh-sis, steer-] / ˌstɛr i ɒgˈnoʊ sɪs, ˌstɪər- /

noun

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

stereognosis British  
/ ˌstɛrɪɒɡˈnəʊsɪs, ˌstɪər- /

noun

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

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Other Word Forms

  • stereognostic adjective

Etymology

Origin of stereognosis

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

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