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

Word History and Origins

Origin of dyspraxia¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of dyspraxia¹

dys- + prax ( is ) + -ia

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.

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

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

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

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

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