Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
aphasic
Adjective
/əˈfeɪzɪk/
Definition
Relating to or characterized by aphasia, a condition that affects speech and language abilities.
Examples
- The aphasic patient had difficulty forming sentences.
- After her stroke, she became aphasic and struggled to express her thoughts.
Meaning
Aphasic refers to a person or condition where communication skills are impaired due to brain injury, stroke, or other neurological issues. Individuals may struggle to speak, understand, read, or write.
Synonyms
- Language-impaired
- Speech-deficient
