Definition

A condition where a person is unable to write due to a brain injury or illness.

Example

After the stroke, he was diagnosed with agraphia, making it difficult for him to write even simple sentences.

Conversation

Have you heard about agraphia?

Yeah, it's a condition that affects writing, right?

Exactly! It can be really challenging for those who experience it.

I can only imagine how frustrating that must be for them.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Agraphia is formed from "a-" (meaning without) and "grapho" (from Greek "grapho", meaning to write). The word describes a condition characterized by the inability to write, indicating a lack of writing ability.

Memory Tip

Think of 'without' ('a-') and 'writing' ('grapho') to remember that agraphia means the inability to write.

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