lesskilningi
Lesskilningi is a coinage used in educational and cognitive linguistics discussions to denote a state in which an individual shows reduced understanding of information that would normally be grasped under standard conditions. The term draws on the Icelandic root skilningur (understanding) with a prefix-like element to emphasize diminished comprehension.
Description and scope. Lesskilningi refers to a surface-level or delayed comprehension that does not reflect overall
Causes and mechanisms. Factors include working memory load, attentional fragmentation, novice status on content, cognitive interference,
Implications for practice. For education and accessibility, recognizing lesskilningi suggests adjusting pacing, providing scaffolding, and using
Research status and critique. Lesskilningi is not a standardized diagnostic category; it is used as a descriptive
Relation to related concepts. It overlaps with cognitive load theory, processing fluency, and comprehension monitoring. It
See also: cognitive load, reading comprehension, processing fluency, educational psychology.