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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 Word Forms

  • stereognostic 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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