dysmetria

dys·met·ri·a

D d

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [dis-me-tree-uh]
- /dɪsˈmɛ tri ə/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [dis-me-tree-uh]
- /dɪsˈmɛ tri ə/

Definitions of dysmetria word

noun dysmetria the inability to conform muscular action to desired movements because of faulty judgment of distance. 1
noun dysmetria An inability to control or to limit muscular movement. 0

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Origin of dysmetria

First appearance:

before 1910

One of the 15% newest English words

1910-15; < New Latin < Greek dys- dys- + métr(on) a measure + -ia -ia

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Parts of speech for Dysmetria

noun

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dysmetria popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 54% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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