Endophasic

/ˌɛndoʊˈfeɪzɪk/ adjective

Definition

Relating to internal speech or thought processes that occur within the mind.

Etymology

From endophasia + '-ic' suffix. This adjective form emerged in psychology and cognitive science to describe internal mental language phenomena.

Kelly Says

When you silently read these words, you're experiencing endophasic activity—your brain is lighting up the exact same language centers as if you were speaking them aloud, which is why reading uses so much mental energy compared to just looking at pictures!

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