Glossokinesthetic

/ˌɡlɒsəʊkɪnˈθɛtɪk/ adjective

Definition

Relating to the sensations and awareness of tongue movement and position in space.

Etymology

From Greek 'glossa' (tongue) + 'kinesis' (movement) + 'aesthesis' (sensation). This proprioceptive term arose in 20th-century neuroscience studying body awareness.

Kelly Says

You have a whole sixth sense most people don't know about—glossokinesthetic awareness tells your brain where your tongue is even with eyes closed, which is how you can speak without looking in a mirror.

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