Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

paralogia

Noun

/ˌpærəˈloʊdʒə/

Definition

Paralogia refers to a type of speech disorder characterized by the use of inappropriate or illogical words or phrases, often leading to nonsensical or confusing statements.

Examples

After the accident, she exhibited paralogia, making it difficult for her family to understand her needs.
His paralogia during the meeting led to confusion among the team members.

Meaning

It typically indicates a lack of coherence in communication, where the individual may respond in a way that is unrelated to the context of the conversation.