Definitions

1. noun

A psychological phenomenon characterized by the inability to perform a voluntary action due to the presence of a conflicting thought or impulse, often resulting in a physically appropriate but socially or contextually inappropriate action.

“Her parapraxia led her to knock over a glass of water in the middle of a job interview.”

2. noun

A type of slip of the tongue or a mistake in speech that reveals a person’s true thoughts or feelings, often unintentionally.

“The politician’s parapraxia during the press conference revealed his true stance on the issue.”