Advertisement

Advertisement

dyspraxia

[ dis-prak-see-uh ]

noun

, Pathology.
  1. inability to perform coordinated movements.


dyspraxia

/ dɪsˈpræksɪə /

noun

  1. pathol an impairment in the control of the motor system; it may be developmental or acquired, resulting from a cerebral lesion
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
Discover More

Word History and Origins

Origin of dyspraxia1

< Greek: ill success, equivalent to dys- dys- + prâx ( is ) action + -ia -ia
Discover More

Word History and Origins

Origin of dyspraxia1

dys- + prax ( is ) + -ia
Discover More

Example Sentences

Smale wrote Geek Girl before she was diagnosed with autism and dyspraxia, but has retroactively described Harriet as having both conditions as well.

From BBC

Meanwhile, Conservative MP Tom Hunt said his dyspraxia caused him to lose his passport and he had to arrange an emergency proxy vote.

From BBC

Meanwhile, Conservative MP Tom Hunt said his dyspraxia caused him to lose his passport and he had to arrange an emergency proxy vote.

From BBC

Erin had already been diagnosed with dyslexia and dyspraxia, but an assessment for autism was put on hold during the pandemic.

From BBC

This term describes someone who thinks differently because of conditions including autism, dyslexia, dyspraxia and ADHD.

From BBC

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement


dyspnoeadysprosium