lethologica
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Etymology edit
From Ancient Greek λήθη (lḗthē, “forgetfulness”) + λόγος (lógos, “word”), early 20th c.[1] Popularly attributed to Carl Jung.
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Noun edit
lethologica (uncountable)
- (uncommon) The inability to remember the correct word.
- Synonym: letholexia
- 2006 September 11, Senator Brandis, “Aged Care”, in parliamentary debates (Australian Senate)[1]:
- […] 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 […]
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References edit
- ^ “lethologica”, in Lexico, Dictionary.com; Oxford University Press, 2019–2022.