cognitohazard

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A sensory signal (such as an image or sound) that directly causes harmful or undesired physiological effects to one who senses or perceives it.

Pronunciation

/kɒɡˈni.təʊˌhæ.zəd/ /-tə-/ /kɔɡˈni.toʊˌhæ.zəɹd/ /-ɾoʊ-/ /-ɾə-/ /kɑɡˈni.toʊˌhæ.zəɹd/

Word forms

cognitohazard cognitohazards

Etymology

Blend of cognition + hazard, likely coined and popularized by the SCP Foundation wiki.

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