pseudo-chromesthesia
A type of synesthesia when sounds trigger involuntary, subjective sensations of colorA type of synesthesia when sounds trigger involuntary, subjective sensations of color; during which a person might see colors when they hear music, specific pitches, words, or everyday noises (e.g. a "blue" sound or a "red" voice); a mental association rather than a true, external visual perception.
Meaning
1 senses(obsolete, rare)A type of synesthesia when sounds trigger involuntary, subjective sensations of color; during which a person might see colors when they hear music, specific pitches, words, or everyday noises (e.g. a "blue" sound or a "red" voice); a mental association rather than a true, external visual perception.
Origin
From pseudo- + (from the Ancient Greek word pseudēs, meaning "false" or "lying") + chrom (From pseudo- + (from the Ancient Greek word pseudēs, meaning "false" or "lying") + chrom (from the Ancient Greek word chrōma, meaning "color" + -esthesia (from the Ancient Greek word aisthēsis, meaning "sensation" or "perception").
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Forms
plural: pseudo-chromesthesias| Singular | pseudo-chromesthesia |
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