Definition of PARAPRAXIS

parapraxis

Plural: parapraxes

Noun

  • a minor inadvertent mistake usually observed in speech or writing or in small accidents or memory lapses etc.
  • A mistake, such as a slip of the tongue, that reveals a concealed thought or motive.

Origin / Etymology

From para- + praxis.

Synonyms

miscue, slip, slip-up, Freudian slip

Scrabble Score: 21

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parapraxis: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 0

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