topognosis

/tɒpɒɡˈnɒsɪs/

Definitions

1. noun

The ability to sense the layout of a space, especially by feeling the slope or layout of the ground with the feet.

“She relied on her topognosis to navigate the dark cave without a flashlight.”

Synonyms

  • haptic sense
  • tactile sense

Antonyms

  • visual sense