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

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

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

From BBC ● Oct. 16, 2025

David Lodge, 40, lived with multiple learning disabilities including autism, dyspraxia and dysarthria, which prevented him speaking.

From BBC ● Sep. 2, 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

"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