stereognosis

 
Pronunciation: /ˌstɛrɪə(ʊ)ˈnəʊsɪs, ˌstɪə-/

noun

[mass noun] Psychology
  • the mental perception of depth or three-dimensionality by the senses, usually in reference to the ability to perceive the form of solid objects by touch.

Derivatives

stereognostic

adjective

Origin:

early 20th century: from Greek stereos 'solid' + gnōsis 'knowledge'