dyspraxia

American

[dis-prak-see-uh] / dɪsˈpræk si ə /

noun

Pathology.

inability to perform coordinated movements.

dyspraxia British

/ dɪsˈpræksɪə /

noun

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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He opted to learn in an automatic because he has dyspraxia, which affects movement and coordination.

From BBC • Oct. 24, 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

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

"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

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