Presque vu
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In psychology, presque vu (from French, meaning "almost seen") is the sensation of being on the brink of an epiphany. Often very disorienting and distracting, presque vu rarely leads to an actual breakthrough. Frequently, one experiencing presque vu will say that they have something "on the tip of their tongue". It is often grouped with the other "vu's" (déjà vu and jamais vu).
Presque vu is often cited by people who suffer from epilepsy or other seizure-related brain conditions, such as temporal lobe lability.
External link
- Entry in the Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, Earth Edition (http://www.bbc.co.uk/dna/h2g2/A695469)