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alexia

[ uh-lek-see-uh ]

noun

, Pathology.
  1. a neurologic disorder marked by loss of the ability to understand written or printed language, usually resulting from a brain lesion or a congenital defect.


alexia

/ əˈlɛksɪə /

noun

  1. a disorder of the central nervous system characterized by impaired ability to read Nontechnical nameword blindness Compare aphasia


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Word History and Origins

Origin of alexia1

1875–80; a- 6 + Greek léx ( is ) speech ( leg- stem of légein to speak + -sis -sis ) + -ia; altered meaning by association of -lex- with lexicon, etc.

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Word History and Origins

Origin of alexia1

C19: from New Latin, from a- 1+ Greek lexis speech; influenced in meaning by Latin legere to read

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Example Sentences

As a mother to three daughters, Catharina-Amalia, Alexia, and Ariane, Máxima has passed her style down to the next generation.

“What was discovered in Daraya is horrible,” says a Damascus activist who goes by the name Alexia Jade.

Alexia's fingers fell away, and he held up a dangling end of lace, all frayed and ragged.

But Van, much preferring Alexia to Pickering, couldn't say the same, so the carriage rolled on to a gloomy silence within.

She was soon ready, and before long there they were, Aunty Whitney and she, driving off to bring Alexia home and comfort her up.

"Alexia isn't home," said Polly, disconsolately, and feeling as if the whole world were out of joint.

And so, although Polly did not forget about Alexia, it was some time before she could get Mrs. Whitney's ear to tell her about it.

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