aphasic

[ uh-fey-zik, -sik ]

adjective

1. pertaining to or affected with aphasia.

noun

1. Also a·pha·si·ac [] a person affected with aphasia.

Other Words From

• nona·phasi·ac noun
• nona·phasic adjective noun
• una·phasic adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of aphasic¹

First recorded in 1865–70; aphas(ia) + -ic

Example Sentences

A number of aphasic defects are met with in addition to those already mentioned.

From Project Gutenberg

The aphasic reader sees only lines, intersections, and shapes.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• silent
• speechless