logorrhea

[ law-guh-ree-uh, log-uh- ]

noun

1. pathologically incoherent, repetitious speech.
2. incessant or compulsive talkativeness; wearisome volubility.

Other Words From

• logor·rheic adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of logorrhea¹

First recorded in 1900–05; logo- + -rrhea

Example Sentences

I've got enough trouble without your coming down with logorrhea.

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