paragraphia

par·a·graph·i·a

P p

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [par-uh-graf-ee-uh]
- /ˌpær əˈgræf i ə/
- /pˌarəɡrˈafiə/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [par-uh-graf-ee-uh]
- /ˌpær əˈgræf i ə/

Definitions of paragraphia word

noun paragraphia a disorder marked by the writing of words or letters other than those intended, or the loss of the ability to express ideas in writing, usually caused by a brain lesion. 1
noun paragraphia the habitual writing of a different word or letter from the one intended, often the result of a mental disorder or brain injury 0
noun paragraphia a form of aphasia, usually due to cerebral injury, characterized by the unintentional omission, transposition, or insertion of letters or words in writing 0

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Origin of paragraphia

First appearance:

before 1875

One of the 25% newest English words

From New Latin, dating back to 1875-80; See origin at para-1, -graph, -ia

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Parts of speech for Paragraphia

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Paragraphia

paragraphia popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 36% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 66% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

paragraphia usage trend in Literature

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