aphemia

a·phe·mi·a

A a

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [uh-fee-mee-uh]
- /əˈfi mi ə/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [uh-fee-mee-uh]
- /əˈfi mi ə/

Definitions of aphemia word

noun aphemia a type of aphasia characterized by the inability to express ideas in spoken words. 1
noun aphemia (speech pathology) A type of aphasia in which the ability to speak is lost. 0

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Origin of aphemia

First appearance:

before 1860

One of the 29% newest English words

1860-65; < Greek a- a-6 + phḗm(ē) speech + -ia -ia

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Parts of speech for Aphemia

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preposition

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exclamation

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aphemia popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 62% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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