anoesis

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The reception of impressions or sensations (by the brain) without any intellectual understanding.

Pronunciation

ănōēʹsĭs /ænəʊˈiːsɪs/

Word forms

anoesis anoësis

Etymology

From a- (“lacking”) + noesis (“cognition”).

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