echolalia

What is another word for echolalia? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.

Noun — The involuntary repeating of words or phrases just spoken by someone else, which may happen immediately or after a delay.

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How to use echolalia

The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.

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It's a clinical term used mainly in psychology, speech therapy and child development.

Echolalia joins echo-, which traces back to the Ancient Greek word for a reflected sound, with -lalia, from a Greek word meaning talk or chat.

What is echolalia?

It's the repeating of words or phrases that someone else has just said, either right away or after a delay.

Is echolalia linked to autism?

Clinical psychology recognises it as a feature sometimes seen in autistic people, though it also occurs normally in infants.

Is echolalia normal in babies?

Yes, repeating sounds spoken by others is a natural part of early infant development.