anoesis

See also: anoësis

English

Alternative forms

• anoësis

Etymology

As if from an Ancient Greek etymon of the form *ἀνοησις (*anoēsis, “lack of intelligence, lack of understanding”); compare the English noesis and the Ancient Greek ἀνόητος (anóētos, “inconceivable”).

Pronunciation

• (Received Pronunciation) enPR: ănōēʹsĭs, IPA^(key): /ænəʊˈiːsɪs/

Noun

anoesis (uncountable)

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

Related terms

• noesis