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

Other Words From

• ster·e·og·nos·tic [ster-ee-og-, nos, -tik, steer-], adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of stereognosis¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of stereognosis¹

C20: stereo- + gnosis