aphemia

Meanings

• Noun

  A condition of being unable to speak, especially due to fear or shame.

  - "Despite her aphemia, she was able to communicate through writing."
  - "The public speaking course helped many students overcome their aphemia."

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Variants

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aphonia , aphonias , aphonic

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Etymology

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From the Greek word 'aphēmia' meaning 'inability to speak'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'aphemia' was first used in English in the late 15th century.

2. In Latin literature, the term 'aphemia' was used to describe the speech of gods and goddesses.

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Related Concepts

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1. Aphasia: A condition caused by damage to the language areas of the brain, resulting in difficulty speaking or understanding language.

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Culture

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In ancient Greece, aphemia was considered a form of divine inspiration, as the gods were believed to speak through their prophets in a state of aphemia.

How to Memorize "aphemia"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person with sealed lips and closed eyes, unable to utter a word.
   - Visualize a scene from a mute character in a movie or a play.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'aphemia' with the image of a statue with a sealed mouth.
   - Think of the term 'silent' when you encounter the word 'aphemia'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the first few letters of the word: A-P-H-E-M-I-A.
   - Create a sentence using the word: 'Aphemia' is a condition that makes people ___________.'

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