anoesis

See also: anoësis

English

Alternative forms

• anoësis

Etymology

From a- (“lacking”) +‎ noesis (“cognition”).

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