parataxic

/pærəˈtæksɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

Relating to or involving a type of faulty thinking where a person is overly concerned with details and has difficulty seeing the big picture.

“Her parataxic thinking style made it difficult for her to understand the project’s overall goals.”

2. noun

A person who exhibits parataxic thinking.

“The therapist worked with a patient who had a parataxic personality.”

Synonyms

  • detail-oriented
  • narrow-minded

Antonyms

  • big-picture
  • holistic