Paralexia
/ˌpær.əˈlɛk.si.ə/noun
A condition characterized by a disturbance in reading ability, often involving the incorrect reading of words.
Did you know?The prefix 'para-' suggests a connection to the supernatural or beyond the usual, hinting at the mystical aspects of language and reading comprehension.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Greek
Greek
παρά
“beside, alongside, or against”
Ancient Greek
Greek
λέξις
“speech, word, or phrase”
19th Century
English
paralexia
“a coined term referring to the disturbance in reading ability, combining Greek roots.”
20th Century
English
paralexia
“officially used in psychological and medical contexts to describe specific reading disorders.”