echopraxia

ech·o·prax·i·a

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ek-oh-prak-see-uh]
- /ˌɛk oʊˈpræk si ə/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ek-oh-prak-see-uh]
- /ˌɛk oʊˈpræk si ə/

Definitions of echopraxia word

noun echopraxia the abnormal repetition of the actions of another person. 1
noun echopraxia Meaningless repetition or imitation of the movements of others as a symptom of psychiatric disorder. 1
noun echopraxia the involuntary imitation of the actions of others 0

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Origin of echopraxia

First appearance:

before 1900

One of the 17% newest English words

From New Latin, dating back to 1900-05; See origin at echo, praxis, -ia

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Parts of speech for Echopraxia

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echopraxia popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 46% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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