Lethologica

/ˌlɛθəˈlɒdʒɪkə/ noun

Definition

The inability to remember a particular word or name; the tip-of-the-tongue phenomenon.

Etymology

From Greek 'lethe' (forgetfulness/oblivion) + 'logos' (word). In Greek mythology, the River Lethe was the river of forgetting in the underworld — drinking from it erased all memories.

Kelly Says

When you can't remember a word and it's KILLING you — there's a word for THAT! And it comes from the River of Forgetting in Greek mythology! If you forget THIS word, the irony would be absolutely perfect! 🏊‍♂️💭

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