charisma

n. the special quality of personality that enables an individual to attract and gain the confidence of large numbers of people. It is exemplified in outstanding political, social, and religious leaders. —charismatic adj.

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November 27th 2024

cognitive impairment

any impairment in perceptual, learning, memory, linguistic, or thinking abilities. Multiple significant cognitive impairments in memory plus one or more other cognitive defects are characteristic of dementia. See also mild cognitive impairment.