lethologica

English

Etymology

From Ancient Greek λήθη (lḗthē, “forgetfulness”) + λόγος (lógos, “word”), early 20th c. Popularly attributed to Carl Jung.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˌliθəˈlɑd͡ʒəkə/

Noun

lethologica (uncountable)

1. (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 […]

Related terms

• lethetic
• Lethe

See also

• anomia
• dysnomia
• on the tip of one's tongue
• presque vu
• wordfinding

 

Anagrams

• ethological, theological