parapraxis

[ par-uh-prak-sis ]

noun

, Psychology.

, plural par·a·prax·es [par-, uh, -, prak, -seez].

1. a slip of the tongue or pen, forgetfulness, misplacement of objects, or other error thought to reveal unconscious wishes or attitudes.

parapraxis

/ ˌpærəˈpræksɪs /

noun

1. psychoanal a minor error in action, such as slips of the tongue, supposedly the result of repressed impulses See also Freudian slip

Word History and Origins

Origin of parapraxis¹

1935–40; para- ¹ + Greek prâxis act, action; praxis

Word History and Origins

Origin of parapraxis¹

C20: from para- ¹+ Greek praxis a doing, deed