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apraxia

[ uh-prak-see-uh, ey-prak- ]

noun

Pathology.
  1. a disorder of the nervous system, characterized by an inability to perform purposeful movements, but not accompanied by a loss of sensory function or paralysis.


apraxia

/ əˈ±è°ùæ°ì²õɪə /

noun

  1. a disorder of the central nervous system caused by brain damage and characterized by impaired ability to carry out purposeful muscular movements
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Derived Forms

  • ²¹Ëˆ±è°ù²¹³æ¾±³¦, adjective
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Other ˜yÐÄvlog Forms

  • ²¹Â·±è°ù²¹³¦Â·³Ù¾±³¦ [uh, -, prak, -tik, ey-, prak, -], ²¹Â·±è°ù²¹³æi³¦ adjective
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of apraxia1

From New Latin, dating back to 1885–90; a- 6, praxis, -ia
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of apraxia1

C19: via New Latin from Greek: inactivity, from a- 1+ praxis action
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Example Sentences

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The broadcaster, who was diagnosed with the speech condition apraxia in 2022, has pledged he will perform with the Bantam singers at Valley Parade this year.

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According to Braun, her son Killian was born with a neurological condition that affects his speech, called childhood apraxia of speech.

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My father’s speaking voice had not been shaped by his apraxia, I realized, but from years of negotiating volatile courtroom situations as a lawyer.

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Holly Anderson is a Utah mother of four, including a 3-year-old son with autism and apraxia of speech.

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Thanks to apraxia, even that is mostly unintelligible, except to those who know me well.

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