acataphasia

/ə.kæ.təˈfæs.i.ə/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of speech disorder where a person is unable to find the right words to express their thoughts, often substituting words or using incorrect grammar.

“The patient’s doctor diagnosed her with acataphasia, a condition that made it difficult for her to articulate her thoughts and feelings.”

Synonyms

  • anomia
  • aphasia

Antonyms

  • eloquence
  • fluency