dyspraxia

American  

[dis-prak-see-uh] / dɪsˈpræk si ə /

noun

Pathology.

1. inability to perform coordinated movements.

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dyspraxia British  

/ dɪsˈpræksɪə /

noun

1. pathol an impairment in the control of the motor system; it may be developmental or acquired, resulting from a cerebral lesion

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Etymology

Origin of dyspraxia

< Greek: ill success, equivalent to dys- dys- + prâx ( is ) action + -ia -ia

Example Sentences

She also struggled with her balance as a child and was tested for dyspraxia - a condition which affects physical co-ordination.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

Meanwhile, Conservative MP Tom Hunt said his dyspraxia caused him to lose his passport and he had to arrange an emergency proxy vote.

From BBC • May 2, 2024

This term describes someone who thinks differently because of conditions including autism, dyslexia, dyspraxia and ADHD.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2024

"I have nearly everything under the sun. I've got ADHD, autism, ataxia, dyspraxia and I've got a rare condition called arsacs," said the 20-year-old from north Wales.

From BBC • Nov. 22, 2022

"As a child, I clearly see now that a diagnosis of dyspraxia was totally missed," says London physician Dr. Brian Kaplan, the author of "Almost Happy: Pushing Your Buttons with Reverse Psychology."

From Salon • Jun. 19, 2022