Pseudoverbal
adj
adj ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adjective
- 1 Having some of the characteristics of a verb, though not in fact a verb. not-comparable
- 2 Appearing to have speaking skills that are not in fact present. not-comparable
"Their echolalic responses may be much more extensive than the single words or short phrases that are characteristic of normal echolalia. Thus, a pseudoverbal autistic child may respond to "Do you want a cookie, Jimmy?" with a replication of the very same words."
Example
More examples"Their echolalic responses may be much more extensive than the single words or short phrases that are characteristic of normal echolalia. Thus, a pseudoverbal autistic child may respond to "Do you want a cookie, Jimmy?" with a replication of the very same words."
Etymology
From pseudo- + verbal.
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