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parapraxis

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables
para-prax-is
IPA
21
Scrabble Score
10
Letters
3
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A mistake, such as a slip of the tongue, that reveals a concealed thought or motive.

Etymology

From para- + -praxis. Compare -praxia.

Word Breakdown

Inflected Forms

parapraxes (plural)

Phrases

slip of the tongue

Frequently Paired Words

slip of the tongue

Synonyms

Freudian slip slip slip-up miscue

Questions

What does parapraxis mean?
A mistake, such as a slip of the tongue, that reveals a concealed thought or motive.
Where does parapraxis come from?
From para- + -praxis. Compare -praxia.

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