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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A loss of the ability to write (usually resulting from a brain injury). uncountable, usually
2. 2
   a loss of the ability to write or to express thoughts in writing because of a brain lesion wordnet
3. 3
   The inability to write. uncountable, usually

Synonyms

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anorthographydysgraphiadysgraphialogagraphia

Example

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"People with agraphia can't write due to a brain injury."

Etymology

From a- + -graphia.

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