disemic

/dɪˈsɛmɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

Relating to or denoting a type of speech characterized by a break or interruption in the flow of speech.

“The linguist studied the disemic speech patterns of the local dialect.”

2. noun

A disemic speech pattern or utterance.

“The therapist worked with the patient to correct her disemic speech.”

Synonyms

  • broken
  • interrupted

Antonyms

  • continuous
  • uninterrupted