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Incomprehension

Want of comprehension or understanding.

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Inability 76% connected

The quality or state of being unable; lack of ability; want of sufficient power, strength, resources, or capacity.

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Comprehension 94% connected

The act of comprehending, containing, or comprising; inclusion.

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Comprehension 94% connected

The act of comprehending, containing, or comprising; inclusion.

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Cognition noun · 86% connection

the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

Used in the same subject area: Cognitive psychology, Neurology, Medicine and healthcare, Psychology.
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Cognitive content noun · 86% connection

the sum or range of what has been perceived, discovered, or learned

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Cognitive factor noun · 86% connection

something immaterial (as a circumstance or influence) that contributes to producing a result

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Cognitive operation noun · 86% connection

(psychology) the performance of some composite cognitive activity; an operation that affects mental contents; "the process of thinking…

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Cognitive process noun · 86% connection

(psychology) the performance of some composite cognitive activity; an operation that affects mental contents; "the process of thinking…

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Condensation noun · 86% connection

(psychoanalysis) an unconscious process whereby two ideas or images combine into a single symbol; especially in dreams

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Deciding noun · 86% connection

the cognitive process of reaching a decision; "a good executive must be good at decision making"

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Ego noun · 86% connection

(psychoanalysis) the conscious mind

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Episteme noun · 86% connection

the body of ideas that determine the knowledge that is intellectually certain at any particular time

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General knowledge noun · 86% connection

knowledge that is available to anyone

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Invalidation noun · 86% connection

when a person's thoughts and feelings are rejected, ignored, or judged.; "Invalidation is emotionally upsetting for anyone, but partic…

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Knowledge noun · 86% connection

the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

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Lexis noun · 86% connection

all of the words in a language; all word forms having meaning or grammatical function

Used in the same subject area: Cognitive psychology, Neurology, Medicine and healthcare, Psychology.
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Mental attitude noun · 86% connection

a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways; "he had the attitude that wo…

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Mental lexicon noun · 86% connection

a language user's knowledge of words

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Mental object noun · 86% connection

the sum or range of what has been perceived, discovered, or learned

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Mental process noun · 86% connection

(psychology) the performance of some composite cognitive activity; an operation that affects mental contents; "the process of thinking…

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Noesis noun · 86% connection

the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

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Above preposition · 78% connection

Figuratively, higher than; superior to in any respect; surpassing; beyond; higher in measure or degree than; as, things above comprehe…

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Amentia noun · 78% connection

Imbecility; total want of understanding.

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Appear verb · 78% connection

To become visible to the apprehension of the mind; to be known as a subject of observation or comprehension, or as a thing proved; to…

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Asymmetry noun · 78% connection

Want of symmetry, or proportion between the parts of a thing, esp. want of bilateral symmetry.

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Bluntness noun · 78% connection

Want of edge or point; dullness; obtuseness; want of sharpness.

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Conceptional adjective · 78% connection

being of the nature of a notion or concept; "a plan abstract and conceptional"; "to improve notional comprehension"; "a notional respo…

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Coolness noun · 78% connection

The state of being cool; a moderate degree of cold; a moderate degree, or a want, of passion; want of ardor, zeal, or affection; calmn…

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Depth noun · 78% connection

The number of simple elements which an abstract conception or notion includes; the comprehension or content.

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Desiderate verb · 78% connection

To desire; to feel the want of; to lack; to miss; to want.

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Discernible adjective · 78% connection

Capable of being discerned by the eye or the understanding; as, a star is discernible by the eye; the identity of difference of ideas…

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Dishonesty noun · 78% connection

Want of honesty, probity, or integrity in principle; want of fairness and straightforwardness; a disposition to defraud, deceive, or b…

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Disquiet noun · 78% connection

Want of quiet; want of tranquility in body or mind; uneasiness; restlessness; disturbance; anxiety.

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