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- [par-uh-prak-sis]
- /ˌpær əˈpræk sɪs/
- /pˌarəprˈaksɪs/
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- [par-uh-prak-sis]
- /ˌpær əˈpræk sɪs/
Definitions of parapraxis word
- noun plural parapraxis a slip of the tongue or pen, forgetfulness, misplacement of objects, or other error thought to reveal unconscious wishes or attitudes. 1
- noun parapraxis a minor error in action, such as slips of the tongue, supposedly the result of repressed impulses 0
- noun parapraxis an action in which one's conscious intention is not fully carried out, as in the mislaying of objects, slips of the tongue and pen, etc.: thought to be generally due to a conflicting unconscious intention 0
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Origin of parapraxis
First appearance:
before 1935 One of the 8% newest English words
1935-40; para-1 + Greek prâxis act, action; cf. praxis
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Parts of speech for Parapraxis
noun
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preposition
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determiner
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parapraxis popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 46% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 56% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
parapraxis usage trend in Literature
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