Definition

Related to a condition where a person has difficulty with motor tasks or movements despite having the desire and physical ability to perform them.

Example

The patient showed apractic symptoms, struggling to carry out simple tasks like buttoning a shirt.

Conversation

I read an article about how apractic conditions can affect movement.

Really? I didn't know that was a thing.

Yeah, it can make simple tasks really challenging for some people.

That sounds tough; I can't imagine dealing with something so apractic.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

The word 'apractic' is derived from the prefix 'a-' (meaning not) and 'practic' (from Greek 'praktikos', meaning practical or relating to action). Thus, 'apractic' refers to something that is not practical or not capable of being put into practice.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('a-') being combined with 'practical' ('practic') to remember that 'apractic' means something that is not practical.

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