lethologica

English

Etymology

From Ancient Greek λήθη (lḗthē, “forgetfulness”) + λόγος (lógos, “word”), early 20th c.[1] Popularly attributed to Carl Jung.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˌliθəˈlɑd͡ʒəkə/

Noun

lethologica (uncountable)

  1. (uncommon) The inability to remember the correct word.
    Synonym: letholexia
    • 2006 September 11, Senator Brandis, “Aged Care”, in parliamentary debates (Australian Senate)‎:
      […] I am sorry, Senator Ludwig, I have succumbed to a fit of lethologica, having listened to your remarks; I cannot remember what I was about to say, I am so taken aback by you […]

See also

References
  1. “lethologica”, in Lexico, Dictionary.com; Oxford University Press, 2019–2022.

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