echolalia

/ɛkoʊˈlɑːliə/ (ek-oh-LAH-lee-uh)

Definitions

1. noun

Repetition of words or phrases spoken by another person, often without understanding their meaning.

“The child’s echolalia was a concern for the pediatrician, as it indicated a possible delay in language development.”

Synonyms

  • echoism
  • parrot talk

Antonyms

  • eloquence
  • fluency