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Yes, this is called Aphasia which is used loosely for "The word is on the tip of my tongue". However, this condition is also most relevant to one who loses the ability to comprehend written or spoken language.

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Q: What is the word for when you can't quite remember a word--like the tip of the tongue phenom?
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