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.

Synonyms
- Incoherence
- Non sequitur
- Illogical speech
- Disordered speech