"lethologica" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˌliθəˈlɑd͡ʒəkə/
Etymology: From Ancient Greek λήθη (lḗthē, “forgetfulness”) + λόγος (lógos, “word”), early 20th c. Popularly attributed to Carl Jung. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|grc|λήθη||forgetfulness}} Ancient Greek λήθη (lḗthē, “forgetfulness”), {{m|grc|λόγος||word}} λόγος (lógos, “word”), {{C.|20}} 20th c. Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} lethologica (uncountable)
  1. (uncommon) The inability to remember the correct word. Wikipedia link: Carl Jung Tags: uncommon, uncountable Synonyms: letholexia Related terms: lethetic, Lethe, anomia, dysnomia, on the tip of one's tongue, presque vu, wordfinding
    Sense id: en-lethologica-en-noun-LDWAXiCz Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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