oligolalia

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English

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Etymology

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From oligo- +‎ -lalia.

Pronunciation

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  • (US) IPA(key): /ˌɑlɪɡoʊˈleɪliə/, /əˌlɪɡəˈleɪliə/

Noun

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oligolalia (uncountable)

  1. (pathology) a condition in which a person says, or writes, fewer words than might normally be expected, given his/her personality, education, and the specific circumstances