APHASIC

aphasic

(adjective) unable to speak because of a brain lesion

aphasic

(adjective) related to or affected by aphasia; “aphasic speech”

aphasic

(noun) someone affected by aphasia or inability to use or understand language

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

aphasic (comparative more aphasic, superlative most aphasic)

(speech pathology) Affected by, or pertaining to, aphasia.

Noun

aphasic (plural aphasics)

(speech pathology) One who is afflicted by symptoms of aphasia.

Anagrams

• Chapais, Chiapas, scaphia

Source: Wiktionary


A*pha"sic, a.

Definition: Pertaining to, or affected by, aphasia; speechless.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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