dysarthric
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- adjective
- /ˌdɪsˈɑrθrɪk/
- Specialized
- Many people find it challenging to understand someone with dysarthric speech due to the unclear articulation.
- dysarthric speech
Examples
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The potential for perceptual learning of the dysarthric signal is considerable.
Academic text (2012) -
Purpose: This review article provides a theoretical overview of the characteristics of perceptual learning, reviews perceptual learning studies that pertain to dysarthric populations, and identifies directions for future research that consider the application of perceptual learning to the management of dysarthria.
Academic text (2012) -
GT is independent in personal daily activities and has moderately dysarthric speech.
Academic text (1992) -
After his stroke, his speech became dysarthric, making it difficult for him to pronounce certain words.
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Teachers are trained to recognize dysarthric speech so they can provide appropriate support to their students.
Synonyms
Difficulty speaking because the throat or voice box is damaged
Antonyms
How Clear
Surface Forms
Morphology
dysarthric = dysarthria (semi-transparent) = dys + arthria + ic
The adjective is a regular -ic derivative of the noun 'dysarthria', so the relation from dysarthria to dysarthric is morphologically regular and clear.
Etymology
The word dysarthric comes from Greek parts dys- meaning 'bad' or 'difficult' and arthr- linked to 'articulation', like in the English word articulate. So dysarthric describes speech that has trouble being clear and easy to understand.