parapraxis

noun

parapraxis

noun

Etymology From para- + -praxis. Compare -praxia.

1

Human sciences, Psychology, Sciences A mistake, such as a slip of the tongue, that reveals a concealed thought or motive.

Synonyms
Freudian slip
Related terms
slip of the tongue

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