How Do You Spell LOGORRHEA?

Pronunciation: [lˈɒɡəɹˌi͡ə] (IPA)

Logorrhea is a word that refers to excessive talking or verbal diarrhea, a condition that is often associated with certain mental health issues. The word "logorrhea" is spelled with a silent "g" at the beginning, which is pronounced as a "j" sound. The "o" in the first syllable is pronounced as a short "o" sound, while the "rr" is pronounced as a trilled "r" sound, like in Spanish. The second syllable is pronounced as "uh" and the "ea" at the end is pronounced as a long "e" sound.

LOGORRHEA Meaning and Definition

1. Logorrhea is a noun that refers to an excessive or uncontrollable flow of words or prolonged and extravagant talkativeness. It is derived from the combination of the Greek words "logo" meaning "word" and "rhein" meaning "to flow," thus forming the concept of a torrential and unrelenting stream of speech.

   Someone suffering from logorrhea tends to speak excessively, incessantly, and often in a rambling or unintelligible manner. This condition is characterized by people who exhibit a lack of restraint or awareness in their discourse, dominating conversations and often failing to allow others to contribute their opinions or thoughts. The person with logorrhea often displays difficulty in organizing their thoughts, resulting in long and convoluted sentences that may lack coherence.

   Logorrhea is typically seen as a negative trait in social and conversational settings, as it can impair effective communication and cause frustration, boredom, or irritation in listeners. It may also hinder efficient decision-making processes in group discussions due to the overwhelming amount of information being shared. However, it is crucial to differentiate logorrhea from individuals who simply possess a loquacious personality or enjoy engaging in lively and animated conversations.

   In certain contexts, logorrhea is also considered a symptom of certain mental health disorders, particularly manic episodes associated with bipolar disorder or schizophrenia. In such cases, the excessive verbal output may be a manifestation of the individual's mental state rather than a deliberate act.

Common Misspellings for LOGORRHEA

• kogorrhea
• pogorrhea
• oogorrhea
• ligorrhea
• lkgorrhea
• llgorrhea
• lpgorrhea
• l0gorrhea
• l9gorrhea
• loforrhea
• lovorrhea
• loborrhea
• lohorrhea
• loyorrhea
• lotorrhea
• logirrhea
• logkrrhea
• loglrrhea
• logprrhea
• logorhea
• logorreha
• logorrheea
• Logorhia
• Logorra
• logorrheah
• angorrhea

Etymology of LOGORRHEA

The word "logorrhea" comes from two Greek roots: "logos" meaning "word" or "speech", and "rhoia" meaning "a flow" or "a discharge". Therefore, "logorrhea" literally means "a flow of words" or "excessive and often incoherent talkativeness". It is used to describe a condition characterized by an excessive and uncontrollable talking or writing.

Similar spelling words for LOGORRHEA

• logger,
• looker.

Plural form of LOGORRHEA is LOGORRHEAS