ataxy
|a-tax-y|
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/əˈtæk.si/
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/əˈtæksi/
lack of order in movement
Etymology
Etymology Information
'ataxy' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'ataxia', where 'a-' meant 'not' and 'taxis' meant 'order'.
Historical Evolution
'ataxy' changed from the Late Latin and Medieval Latin word 'ataxia' and eventually became the modern English word 'ataxy'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'lack of order', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'lack of coordination (of movements)'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a lack of voluntary coordination of muscle movements; loss of full control over bodily movements (often due to neurological dysfunction).
The patient exhibited ataxy following the concussion.
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Last updated: 2025/11/09 17:29