ataxaphasia

/ˌætækˈsæfəˈseɪziə/

Definitions

1. noun

A neurological condition in which a person is unable to name objects, people, or concepts, despite having a good understanding of them.

“He was diagnosed with ataxaphasia after being unable to identify basic objects around him.”

Synonyms

  • alexia
  • anomia

Antonyms

  • logorrhea
  • loquacity