paralexia

par·a·lex·i·a

P p

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [par-uh-lek-see-uh]
- /ˌpær əˈlɛk si ə/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [par-uh-lek-see-uh]
- /ˌpær əˈlɛk si ə/

Definitions of paralexia word

noun paralexia an impairment of reading ability characterized by the transposition of letters or words. 1
noun paralexia a disorder of the ability to read in which words and syllables are meaninglessly transposed 0

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Origin of paralexia

First appearance:

before 1875

One of the 25% newest English words

1875-80; < New Latin, equivalent to para- para-1 + Greek léx(is) speaking, speech (see lexis) + -ia

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Parts of speech for Paralexia

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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paralexia popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 53% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 50% 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.

paralexia usage trend in Literature

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