agraphia
|a-gra-phi-a|
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/əˈɡræfiə/
loss of writing ability
Etymology
Etymology Information
'agraphia' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'agraphia,' where 'a-' meant 'without' and 'graphia' meant 'writing.'
Historical Evolution
'agraphia' has remained largely unchanged from its Greek origins, maintaining its meaning related to the inability to write.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'without writing,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a condition characterized by the loss of the ability to write, typically due to brain injury or neurological disorder.
After the stroke, the patient was diagnosed with agraphia and struggled to write even simple words.
Synonyms
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