stereognosis

ster·e·og·no·sis

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Transcription

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

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

Definitions of stereognosis word

noun stereognosis the ability to determine the shape and weight of an object by touching or lifting it. 1
noun stereognosis the perception of depth or three-dimensionality through any of the senses 0

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Origin of stereognosis

First appearance:

before 1900

One of the 17% newest English words

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

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Parts of speech for Stereognosis

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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stereognosis popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 48% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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