agnosia

ag·no·sia

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- US Pronunciation
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- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [ag-noh-zhuh, -zhee-uh, -zee-uh]
- /ægˈnoʊ ʒə, -ʒi ə, -zi ə/
- /ˌæɡˈnəʊ.zi.ə/

Definitions of agnosia word

noun agnosia loss or diminution of the power to recognize familiar objects or people, usually as a result of brain damage 3
noun agnosia impairment of the ability to recognize familiar objects, sounds, etc., often as the result of a brain lesion 3
noun agnosia partial or total inability to recognize objects by use of the senses. 1
noun agnosia Inability to interpret sensations and hence to recognize things, typically as a result of brain damage. 1
noun agnosia The inability to recognize objects by use of the senses. 0

before 1895

One of the 18% newest English words

1895-1900; < Greek agnōsía ignorance, equivalent to ágnōt(os) unknown (see agnostic) + -ia -y3

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 78% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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