hypocognition

English

Etymology

Coined from hypo- +‎ cognition by Robert Levy.

Pronunciation

  • (UK) IPA(key): /ˌhaɪpəʊkɒɡˈnɪʃn̩/

Noun

hypocognition (uncountable)

  1. (psychology, linguistics) Inability to discuss or process a concept because of lacking a word for it.
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