Echolalia Definition

echolalia
noun
  1. an infant's repetition of sounds uttered by others
  2. (psychiatry) mechanical and meaningless repetition of the words of another person (as in schizophrenia)

"Echolalia" in song lyrics

See how echolalia is used in real songs:

  • "delayed echolalia"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "echolalia"

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