Which of the following best describes the tip-of-the-tongue phenomenon

A)  partial retrieval
B)  partial storage 
C)  complete storage failure
D)  complete retrieval failure

Tip-Of-The-Tongue

A cognitive phenomenon involving the temporary inability to retrieve a word from memory, accompanied by a feeling that retrieval is imminent.

Partial Retrieval

The process of recalling only a portion of the information from memory, not the entire content.

Retrieval Failure

The inability to recall information from memory due to missing cues or encoding issues.