lethologica

Meanings

• Noun

  A condition of not being able to recall a forgotten or lost word or name, also known as tip-of-the-tongue phenomenon.

  - "Despite her extensive vocabulary, she often suffered from lethologica when trying to recall the name of a particular flower."
  - "The lethologica experience can be frustrating, especially when trying to remember an important name or word."

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Synonyms

letholexia

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Variants

List of all variants of lethologica that leads to same result
lithologic , lithological , lithologically , lithologies , lithology

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Etymology

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From the Greek words 'lethos' meaning 'forgetful' and 'logos' meaning 'word'.

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Trivia

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1. Lethologica is a term coined by the German philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche in his book 'Menschliches, Allzumenschliches' (Human, All Too Human).

2. The tip-of-the-tongue phenomenon is a common experience, with studies suggesting that up to 95% of the population has experienced it at some point.

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Related Concepts

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1. Tip-of-the-tongue phenomenon: A psychological state where an individual knows the meaning and context of a word but cannot recall its exact form.

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Culture

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Lethologica is a common experience that has been explored in various forms of literature and art. For example, in the novel 'Mrs. Dalloway' by Virginia Woolf, the character Clarissa experiences lethologica when trying to remember the name of a soldier she had once met.

How to Memorize "lethologica"

1. visualize
   

   - To visualize lethologica, imagine a person trying to remember a forgotten word, feeling the frustration and desperation that comes with it.

2. associate
   

   - To memorize lethologica, associate it with a similar word or concept that is easier to remember.

3. mnemonics
   

   - To use mnemonics to memorize lethologica, try creating an acronym or a memorable phrase that includes the word.

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