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Meaning of echolalia

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echolalia

Pronunciation:/ˌɛkə(ʊ)ˈleɪlɪə//ˌɛkoʊˈleɪliə/

noun

Definitions

  1. The immediate, involuntary, and repetitive echoing of words or phrases spoken by another.

  2. An infant's repetitive imitation of vocal sounds spoken by another person, occurring naturally during childhood development.

  3. Any apparently meaningless, repetitious noises, especially voices.