ineffability

n. the quality of certain experiences that makes them indescribable. This quality is often associated with spiritual, aesthetic, or emotional experiences. See also qualia. —ineffable adj.

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Psychology term of the day

January 3rd 2025

paralogia

n. insistently illogical or delusional thinking and verbal expression, sometimes observed in schizophrenia. Eugen Bleuler cited the example of a patient who justified his insistence that he was Switzerland by saying “Switzerland loves freedom. I love freedom. I am Switzerland.” Also called paralogical thinking; perverted logic; perverted thinking. See also evasion.