Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

alexander technique

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.13 in modern English

Syllables: alexan-der tech-nique
IPA

40

Scrabble Score

18

Letters

3

Syllables

13

Unique Chars

Meaning

name

A technique in alternative medicine that attempts to prevent unnecessary levels of muscular and mental tension during everyday activities.

Example Sentences

"“Ma Rainey's Black Bottom,” he read aloud. “What's ‘Alexander Technique?’” “Theory of standing.”"

Etymology

Developed by Frederick Matthias Alexander in the 1890s.

Questions

What does alexander technique mean?: A technique in alternative medicine that attempts to prevent unnecessary levels of muscular and mental tension during everyday activities.
Where does alexander technique come from?: Developed by Frederick Matthias Alexander in the 1890s.

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