word
apophenia
ap-oh-FEE-nee-uh
ˌæpəˈfiːniəListen
Hear it in a clear American voice. Slow it down to catch each syllable.
Syllable breakdown
apophenia
Sounds like
Say 'ap-oh-FEE-nee-uh'.
Dictionary meaning
The tendency to perceive meaningful connections between unrelated things.
History and origin
Greek — coined by psychiatrist Klaus Conrad in 1958.
Examples
- Conspiracy theories often stem from apophenia — seeing patterns that aren't there.
Learn one new pronunciation a day
Get a word, name or idiom like “apophenia” in your inbox — daily or weekly, free. Unsubscribe any time.
Something wrong? Suggest a correction