ECHOLALIA
(noun)Definitions
There are 2 meanings of the word
Echolalia.
Echolalia - as a noun
An infant's repetition of sounds uttered by others
(psychiatry) mechanical and meaningless repetition of the words of another person (as in schizophrenia)
Example Sentences
"Children with autism may demonstrate echolalia by repeating words or phrases they have heard without understanding their meaning."
"The therapist observed a case of echolalia in a patient who mimicked the speech patterns of others without initiating original conversations."
"Some individuals with echolalia exhibit echopraxia as well, where they imitate the actions and gestures of others."
"In some cases, echolalia can be a symptom of a neurological or developmental disorder, such as Tourette syndrome or schizophrenia."
"There are different types of echolalia, including palilalia, which is the repetition of one's own words, and mitigated echolalia, which involves repeating words with slight alterations."
Word Game Points
Is ECHOLALIA a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, echolalia is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
ECHOLALIA has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.
Is ECHOLALIA a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, echolalia is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordECHOLALIA has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.
Is ECHOLALIA a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, echolalia is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordECHOLALIA has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.
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