slurred

Meanings

• Noun

  A sound produced by the disordered or incoherent speech of a person.

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Variants

List of all variants of slurred that leads to same result
slur , slurred , slurring , slurs

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Etymology

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Originally from Old English 'slorian', meaning 'to smear or spread'. The current meaning is a result of the association of slurred speech with a smearing or spreading of sounds.

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Trivia

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1. Slurred speech can also be a sign of neurological disorders such as Parkinson's disease and multiple sclerosis.

2. In the world of music, a slur is also a mark used to indicate that a performer should connect two notes smoothly.

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Related Concepts

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1. Stutter: A speech disorder characterized by disruptions in the normal flow of speech.

2. Speech impediment: A disorder that makes it difficult to produce sounds or form words correctly.

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Culture

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In literature, slurred speech is often used to portray characters who are intoxicated, tired, or have a speech impediment. In music, slurred notes indicate that the performer should connect two notes smoothly without a distinct break.

How to Memorize "slurred"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine someone speaking in a disjointed or incoherent manner. Visualize the sounds being smeared or spread out instead of clear and distinct.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with someone speaking with a thick accent or someone who has had too much to drink.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mental image of a smear or a spread to help remember the word's meaning.

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