semantic aphasia

a form of aphasia characterized by loss or impairment of the ability to find the proper words to convey meaning appropriately when speaking. See also logicogrammatical disorder.

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Psychology term of the day

February 17th 2025

speculation

1. conjectural thinking that is not necessarily supported by scientifically determined evidence.

2. a loosely supported theory or explanation. —speculative adj.