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stereognosis

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

noun

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


stereognosis

/ ˌstɛrɪɒɡˈnəʊsɪs; ˌstɪər- /

noun

  1. the perception of depth or three-dimensionality through any of the senses
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Other Words From

  • ster·e·og·nos·tic [ster-ee-og-, nos, -tik, steer-], adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of stereognosis1

From New Latin, dating back to 1900–05; stereo-, -gnosis
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Word History and Origins

Origin of stereognosis1

C20: stereo- + gnosis

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