Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

agram

noun

/ˈeɪɡrəm/

Definition

Agram is a term used primarily in linguistics to describe a type of language impairment characterized by the omission of essential grammatical elements in speech, often resulting in telegraphic speech where only content words are included.

Examples

After the stroke, he spoke in agrammatic sentences, leaving out articles and helping verbs.
Children with language delays may exhibit agrammatic speech patterns.

Meaning

The condition where a person has difficulty using proper grammar when speaking or writing, often affecting the ability to convey complete thoughts due to missing function words or grammatical structures.