incoordination
|in-co-or-di-na-tion|
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/ˌɪn.kəʊˌɔːr.dɪˈneɪ.ʃən/
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/ˌɪn.kəʊˌɔː.dɪˈneɪ.ʃən/
lack of coordination
Etymology
Etymology Information
'incoordination' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'incoordinatio,' where 'in-' meant 'not' and 'coordinatio' meant 'arrangement or order.'
Historical Evolution
'incoordinatio' transformed into the English word 'incoordination' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'lack of arrangement or order,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'lack of coordination, especially in muscle movement.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
lack of coordination, especially in the movement of muscles.
The patient exhibited signs of incoordination during the neurological examination.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45