Pseudoverbal
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Pseudoverbal is an adjective meaning (linguistics) Having some of the characteristics of a verb, though not in fact a verb.
Meaning
(linguistics) Having some of the characteristics of a verb, though not in fact a verb.
More Meanings
- (linguistics) Appearing to have speaking skills that are not in fact present.
Example Sentences
Their echolalic responses may be much more extensive than the single words or short phrases that are characteristic of normal echolalia. Thus, a pseudoverbal autistic child may respond to "Do you want a cookie, Jimmy?" with a replication of the very same words.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include pseudolinguistic, pseudolexical, pseudo-participial, pseudopassive, pseudoreflexive, pseudopoetic.
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