incoordination

Or in·co-or·di·na·tion

[in-koh-awr-dn-ey-shuhn]

noun

1. lack of coordination.

incoordination

/ ˌɪnkəʊˌɔːdɪˈneɪʃən /

noun

1. lack of coordination or organization

2. pathol a lack of muscular control when making a voluntary movement

Word History and Origins

Origin of incoordination¹

First recorded in 1875–80; in- ³ + coordination

Example Sentences

“And usually it was my incoordination or getting stuck, too weak or sick.”

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Even before it was approved, experts were concerned about side effects of confusion and incoordination as well as rebound insomnia upon withdrawal.

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The infection usually causes respiratory illness but some infected horses can also experience neurologic abnormalities such as incoordination, weakness, or inability to rise, officials said.

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“Motor incoordination/balance problems,” in which the spotter must identify the player stumbling or staggering or having trouble skating.

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As the disease progresses, it can also cause incoordination of the hind legs.

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