Agrammatica

/ˌæɡrəˈmætɪkə/ noun

Definition

The plural form or a collective term for conditions involving agrammatism or impaired grammar usage.

Etymology

Latin or technical plural of agrammatical or agrammatism, used in medical and linguistic contexts to refer to multiple cases or variations of grammar disorders.

Kelly Says

Medieval scholars debated whether agrammatica was a true disease of the mind or a form of bad education—we still wonder about nature versus nurture in language disorders!

Related Words

Explore More Words

Get the Word Orb API

Complete word intelligence in one call. Free tier — 50 lookups/day.