AGRAMMATISM Meaning and
Definition
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Agrammatism is a term predominantly used in the field of linguistics and neuropsychology to describe a language disorder characterized by the omission or misuse of grammatical elements in speech or writing. It is typically observed in individuals who have suffered damage to specific regions of the brain, particularly in the left hemisphere, which is responsible for language processing in most right-handed individuals. Agrammatism often manifests as the inability to express or comprehend grammatical structures properly, resulting in fragmented or telegraphic speech patterns.
In individuals with agrammatism, articles, conjunctions, prepositions, and other function words are frequently omitted, leading to shortened and disjointed sentences. Additionally, they may struggle with proper word order and verb tense agreement, resulting in grammatically incorrect utterances. This disorder largely affects syntax, the grammatical structure of language, while lexical aspects (choice of words) remain relatively intact.
Agrammatism is most commonly associated with certain neurological conditions, such as aphasia, which can occur after a stroke or traumatic brain injury. It may also manifest in individuals with neurodegenerative disorders like Alzheimer's disease.
Therapeutic interventions for agrammatism generally involve speech and language therapy, aiming to improve the individual's ability to generate grammatically correct sentences and comprehend written and spoken language. Techniques may include prompting for the use of missing grammatical elements, practicing sentence formulation and comprehension exercises, and improving overall language fluency and composition skills.
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Loss, through cerebral disease, of the power to construct a grammatical or intelligible sentence; words are uttered, but not in proper sequence.
A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.
Common Misspellings for AGRAMMATISM
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Etymology of AGRAMMATISM
The word "agrammatism" is derived from the Greek roots "a-" meaning "without", "gramma" meaning "letter", and "-ism" indicating a condition or state. Thus, "agrammatism" refers to a condition or difficulty in using or understanding grammar, specifically in language production.
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