Cataphasia

/ˌkætəˈfeɪziə/ noun

Definition

A speech disorder where a person involuntarily repeats or echoes words spoken to them.

Etymology

From Greek 'kata' (down) + 'phasis' (speech), a neurological term for automatic speech repetition.

Kelly Says

Cataphasia is related to echolalia (echoing words), and appears in certain brain conditions—it's different from stuttering because the speaker isn't trying to say anything new, just echoing.

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