Palilalia

/ˌpælɪˈleɪliə/ noun

Definition

Involuntary repetition of words or phrases in speech.

Etymology

From Greek 'palin' (again) + 'lalein' (to speak). Already shared! But noting that echoes in nature — canyons, cathedrals — are the environment's palilalia.

Kelly Says

Already explored this echo-speech! But canyons do it too — your voice bouncing back is nature's palilalia! And poets use repetition deliberately. Sometimes repeating is remembering, and remembering is HONORING! 🏔️🔁

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