allolalia
|al-lo-la-li-a|
C2
/ˌæl.əˈleɪ.li.ə/
involuntary speech
Etymology
Etymology Information
'allolalia' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'allos' meaning 'other' and 'lalia' meaning 'speech'.
Historical Evolution
'allolalia' was directly borrowed from Greek into English, maintaining its original form and meaning.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'other speech', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a speech disorder characterized by the involuntary utterance of words or phrases that are not intended by the speaker.
The patient was diagnosed with allolalia after frequently speaking words that made no sense in context.
Synonyms
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