alogia

/əˈlɒɡiə/

Definitions

1. noun

a lack or defect of words; a state of being unable to speak or find the right words

“The patient’s alogia made it difficult for the doctor to diagnose the underlying condition.”

2. noun

a rare or obsolete term for a kind of speech disorder

“The researcher studied the history of alogia in medical literature.”

Synonyms

  • aphasia
  • speechlessness

Antonyms

  • fluency
  • loquacity