logorrheic

log·or·rhe·a

[law-guh-ree-uh, log-uh-]
noun
1.
pathologically incoherent, repetitious speech.
2.
incessant or compulsive talkativeness; wearisome volubility.

Origin:
1900–05; logo- + -rrhea

log·or·rhe·ic, adjective
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logorrhoea or esp (US) logorrhea (ˌlɒɡəˈrɪə) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n
excessive, uncontrollable, or incoherent talkativeness
 
logorrhea or esp (US) logorrhea
 
n

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Logorrheic is always a great word to know.
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logorrhea
1902, from logos + ending from diarrhea.
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logorrhea log·or·rhe·a (lŏg'ə-rē'ə)
n.
Excessive use of words.

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