parapraxis
nounEtymology 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
noun
Etymology From para- + -praxis. Compare -praxia.
Human sciences, Psychology, Sciences A mistake, such as a slip of the tongue, that reveals a concealed thought or motive.
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