Meaning & use
lethologica
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The temporary inability to recall a particular word, commonly known as having something 'on the tip of your tongue.'
See it in a sentence
In the middle of the interview, a bout of lethologica made her forget the word she needed.
Lethologica tends to happen more often as people get older or more tired.
A note on using this word
A rarely used but precise term for the common 'tip-of-the-tongue' experience; not a medical disorder, just a normal memory glitch.
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