allolalia

/əˌlɒləˈliːə/

Definitions

1. noun

a neurological disorder characterized by the repetition of syllables or words, often resulting in a nonsensical or jargon-like speech pattern, particularly in children with autism or other developmental disorders.

“The child’s allolalia was a concern for the pediatrician, who suspected an underlying neurological condition.”

Synonyms

  • echolalia
  • tongue-twister