apractic
/eɪˈpræktɪk/
adjective
- Relating to or affected by apraxia, a disorder of the brain that makes it difficult to perform learned movements or tasks, even though the person wants to and has the physical ability.
- The therapist worked with the apractic child to help him learn how to use a spoon again.
- After his stroke, he became apractic and could no longer tie his shoes.
- The apractic patient struggled to wave goodbye, even though she understood the gesture.
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