Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

ataxy

/ˈeɪtæksi/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 0.00 in modern English

Syllables
ataxy
IPA
/ˈeɪtæksi/
15
Scrabble Score
5
Letters
1
Syllables
4
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

ataxia

Countable; Uncountable

noun

disorder; irregularity

Countable; Obsolete; Uncountable

Example Sentences

Etymology

Variant of ataxia, from Ancient Greek ἀταξία (ataxía, “disorder”). By surface analysis, a- (“not”) + tax- (“order”) + -y.

Origin

Word Breakdown

  • Root: ἀταξία

Usage

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Questions

How do you pronounce ataxy?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈeɪtæksi/.
What does ataxy mean?
ataxia
Where does ataxy come from?
It is traced to Ancient Greek.

How to pronounce ataxy

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