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parapraxis

[ par-uh-prak-sis ]

noun

, Psychology.
, plural par·a·prax·es [par-, uh, -, prak, -seez].
  1. a slip of the tongue or pen, forgetfulness, misplacement of objects, or other error thought to reveal unconscious wishes or attitudes.

parapraxis

/ ˌpærəˈpræksɪs /

noun

  1. See Freudian slip
    psychoanal a minor error in action, such as slips of the tongue, supposedly the result of repressed impulses See also Freudian slip

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Word History and Origins

Origin of parapraxis1

1935–40; para- 1 + Greek prâxis act, action; praxis

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Word History and Origins

Origin of parapraxis1

C20: from para- 1+ Greek praxis a doing, deed

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