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

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dyspraxia

Archie, who also has dyspraxia, began pacing at night, unable to sleep.

From BBC ● Oct. 16, 2025

Smale wrote Geek Girl before she was diagnosed with autism and dyspraxia, but has retroactively described Harriet as having both conditions as well.

From BBC ● May 30, 2024

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

From BBC ● Mar. 20, 2024

And British Comedian of the Year, Dan Tiernan, joins Nikki Fox and Emma Tracey to talk about his dyspraxia, life on the comedy circuit and the number of jobs he was sacked from.

From BBC ● Feb. 10, 2023

"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